A significant explosion of solar plasma erupted from the sun, creating a colossal arc and a 'canyon of fire' over 250,000 miles long. This event was fueled by a solar filament that collapsed, releasing a coronal mass ejection. Though this CME is not expected to hit Earth, heightened solar activity poses future risks of geomagnetic storms that could impair power infrastructure, satellites, and GPS. The NOAA space weather center noted a 60 percent chance of radio blackouts due to ongoing solar disturbances, emphasizing the growing concerns of such phenomena.
A massive explosion of solar plasma erupted from the sun, caught by NASA satellites, showcasing a dramatic burst large enough to stretch across 30 Earths.
The explosion carved out a 250,000-mile-long 'canyon of fire,' with plasma walls rising more than 12,000 miles high, equivalent to Earth's diameter.
Scientists warn that as solar activity ramps up, future eruptions risk striking Earth with geomagnetic storms that could disrupt power grids and satellites.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's space weather center indicated a 60 percent chance of radio blackouts today due to solar activity.
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