Twin solar storms head towards Earth

Updated September 24 2014 - 10:08am, first published September 12 2014 - 4:16pm
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA
Expect some disruption to radio and satellite communications from a burst of solar activity. Photo: NASA

Two big explosions on the surface of the sun will cause a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm on Earth in the coming days, possibly disrupting radio and satellite communications, scientists say.