Blackout-Causing Solar Flare Releases Sun Burp Set to Graze Earth
Summary
A strong solar flare erupted from the sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts in the South Pacific and may lead to geomagnetic storms on February 5-6. This flare, known as an X8-class, is part of several flares from a rapidly growing sunspot and released a coronal mass ejection headed towards Earth.Key Facts
- A powerful solar flare erupted on Sunday from the sun.
- This flare caused radio blackouts in the South Pacific Ocean.
- Scientists warn of possible geomagnetic storms on February 5-6.
- The flare was classified as an X8-class, which means it's very strong.
- The event involved a coronal mass ejection, a large burst of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun.
- The sunspot causing these flares grew quickly to nearly half the size of the historic Carrington sunspot.
- The X8-class flare ionized Earth's atmosphere, affecting radio signals.
- Solar flares are rated by power into classes: A, B, C, M, and X, with X being the most intense.
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