Solar storms described by NASA as powerful: This solar storm is said to be the most powerful X1 category solar flare of its kind. NASA officials have called it a significant solar flare. This solar storm has also been captured in real-time video from the space agency's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
The most powerful category is this solar storm: The most powerful category of solar flare is known as the X class. Thereafter, in decreasing order of strength, they are known as M, C, B and A classes. This solar storm can affect the Halloween festival celebrated in America on 30 October. Space weather forecaster The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the R3 (strong radio blackout) event was caused by an impulsive flare.
What will be the effect on Earth: Due to solar storm, the outer atmosphere of the earth can be heated, which can have a direct effect on satellites. This can cause interference with GPS navigation, mobile phone signal and satellite TV. The current in power lines can be high, which can also blow transformers. However, this is rarely the case because the Earth's magnetic field acts as a protective shield against it.
1989 has also come solar storm : In the year 1989, due to the solar storm in Quebec City, Canada, there was a power outage for 12 hours and millions of people had to face problems. Similarly, in the year 1859, the most powerful geomagnetic storm, which destroyed the telegraph network in Europe and America. During this, some operators said that they had suffered an electric shock, while some others told that they are using their equipment without a battery. The Northern Lights were so bright that people across Northwestern America were able to read newspapers at night.
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