The Hazards of Space Weather

In amateur radio circles what happens on the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere has a definitive impact on communications.  What most people do not realize is that the Sun's effect on our atmosphere and magnetosphere could have far more serious implications.  As noted in slashdot,  civilization as we know it may be a short step from being blown away by a space storm.

For more information on the topic you may want to refer to the
National Weather Service Space Weather Prediction Center
The book "An Introduction to Space Weather"
An informational website
A college course on Space Weather


You may panic now.