Earth is facing an extreme geomagnetic storm due to a massive solar flare from sunspot AR3842, which caused radio blackouts and may disrupt power grids.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a significant collision from a coronal mass ejection, potentially triggering radio blackouts and damaging satellite communications.
Solar flares, the largest explosive events in the solar system, are categorized by intensity, with Tuesday's X7.1 flare being the second strongest in the last five years.
We are currently in the solar maximum phase of the sun's 25th solar cycle, which has led to increased solar activity and powerful eruptions.
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