Solar flares -- massive explosions on the sun's surface which recently have been occurring at an increasing rate -- have resulted in auroras being observed in areas of Japan where the natural light displays are rarely seen.The phenomena, which cause geomagnetic storms that disrupt the planet's magnetic field, have been seen around the world and in areas such as Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, and other regions of the country since May 8.It is a clear indication of increasing solar activity, causing experts to increase their vigilance over concerns that larger solar flares may wr…READ FULL ARTICLE
