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Hidden Magnetic 'Island' Sparks Solar Storm, Brings Northern Lights To US Skies. See Pics

A hidden magnetic "island" within a coronal hole on the Sun unleashed a surprise G3 geomagnetic storm overnight on Sunday (September 14-15), Space.com reported. This unexpected storm sparked dazzling ...
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Environmentalists want new dump site for dredged mud around Magnetic Island

Just a 15-minute ferry ride from the growing northern industrial hub of Townsville in North Queensland lies a tropical island paradise on the Great Barrier Reef's doorstep. Tourists flock to Magnetic ...