Solar storm forces Delta, United to divert flights

Flares were all the rage in the 1970s, and then faded from fashion, though in the past few years there has been a bit of a revival. Solar flares, now, are really hot. LINK. Thank goodness this one didn't interrupt any unimportant communications.

By Evan Ackerman You've probably heard all kinds of horror stories about how the solar flare that's currently pummeling Earth means we should all be wearing tinfoil hats and cowering in our basements fighting off panic and anarchy.

The recent solar flare that caught the eye of scientists around the world blasted a vast cloud of atomic particles toward Earth creating a vivid light show and interfering with satellite transmissions and GPS. (Jan. 24) (/CBS News) Correction:

The recent solar flare that caught the eye of scientists around the world blasted a vast cloud of atomic particles toward Earth creating a vivid light show and interfering with satellite transmissions and GPS. (Jan. 24) (/CBS News) Correction:

American Airlines reported no operational impact due to solar flares but that it is monitoring the atmosphere, spokesman Ed Martelle said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a press release on Monday that it had issued a watch