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Article speaks about a concerning issue regarding a solar storm causing the bright Northern Lights on October 10th 2024. I noticed it states its findings from National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, and seems to do its research well based on the in depth analysis.

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 https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2024/10/much-of-oregon-and-even-some-of-california-will-have-a-chance-to-see-northern-lights-thursday.html

This Thursday and Friday on October 10th - 11th,  the Aurora Borealis was seen in the east as well as Washington, California, and Oregon. The geomagnetic storm is severe but the radiation will have no affect on earth. 

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