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Solar storms spur huge aurora borealis

mark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys March 15, 2012

Here’s some time-lapse video taken in Norway of the auroras caused by the solar flares. Gorgeous. And here’s a pic from of the Aurora Australis … from space! Taken by…

Dear Solar Storm watchers,

Orangutan March 8, 2012

Don’t worry. These solar storms are nothing compared to the volcanoes and earthquakes I have witnessed. You humans will be just fine, I hope.