Solar Flare Disrupts Communication, Navigation

One of the largest solar flares ever recorded was observed Wednesday afternoon by forecasters at the NOAA Space Environment Center. Scientists are predicting more significant flares could occur over the next two weeks and disrupt communications and navigation systems. <br><b>Photos:</b> <a href="http://www.betanews.com/slideshow/Solar_Flare_Disrupts_Communication_Navigation/64">View images of the solar flare</a>
http://www.betanews.com/article/Solar_Flare_Disrupts_Communication_Navigation/1126205317