The Sun’s recent erratic behavior is causing concern among scientists as it continues to send powerful solar flares towards Earth. On February 11, a major X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun, originating from an area called Active Region 3217. This solar flare caused a temporary radio blackout over South America, and more flares are expected from this region as it moves across the Sun, degrading high-frequency communication. Understanding Solar Flares Solar flares are massive eruptions of charged particles on the Sun that come in different intensities. Smaller flares such as A-class and C-class are minor events, while M-class flares … Continue reading The Solar Storm: The Consequences of the Recent X1.1-class Solar Flare and Radio Blackouts to Auroras