Intense Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout and Spectacular Eruption
TL;DR
A powerful X-class solar flare from sunspot AR3590 caused radio blackouts over the U.S. West Coast and the Pacific Ocean. Solar flares are sudden bursts of radiation from the sun's surface, and X-class flares are the most powerful. These flares can disrupt radio communication and navigation systems on Earth, and also pose risks to satellite activity and air travel. While the chances of a severe Carrington Event-level flare hitting Earth are low, the impact could be significant due to our reliance on technology.
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