Solar Flare Triggers Intense Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

A massive M6-class solar flare erupted on the Sun, accompanied by a high-speed coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud. The flare, detected by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, is more dangerous than X-class flares due to its long duration. There is a possibility that the CME cloud could hit Earth, potentially causing a major solar storm. Such storms can damage satellites, impact mobile networks and GPS, and pose a threat to ground-based electronics and power grids. The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory plays a crucial role in monitoring solar activities and collecting data.