Geomagnetic storm to hit Earth? NASA reveals how volatile Sun is brewing up a solar storm

Recently a solar flare has been detected by NASA that has the potential to spark geomagnetic storms on Earth. Read here to know how the volatile Sun is brewing up a massive solar storm event.

A recent solar flare erupted on the Sun, resulting in radio blackouts affecting the region of Australia and New Zealand and triggering concerns about the possibility of a geomagnetic storm. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of this significant solar event. (Pixabay)

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1/5 A recent solar flare erupted on the Sun, resulting in radio blackouts affecting the region of Australia and New Zealand and triggering concerns about the possibility of a geomagnetic storm. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of this significant solar event. (Pixabay)

Despite several recent solar flare occurrences over the past ten days, only one had previously led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) reaching Earth. However, the latest eruption, originating from the sunspot region AR3452  was detected by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. It has raised the potential for another geomagnetic storm event.  (SDO/NASA)

2/5 Despite several recent solar flare occurrences over the past ten days, only one had previously led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) reaching Earth. However, the latest eruption, originating from the sunspot region AR3452  was detected by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. It has raised the potential for another geomagnetic storm event.  (SDO/NASA)

The official Space Weather Live X account reported the event at 8 AM on October 10, describing it as a "Moderate M1.61 flare from sunspot region 3452,". NASA shared a video of the eruption. It took place on the eastern limb of the Sun and that may mean it will miss hitting the Earth. (Pixabay)

3/5 The official Space Weather Live X account reported the event at 8 AM on October 10, describing it as a "Moderate M1.61 flare from sunspot region 3452,". NASA shared a video of the eruption. It took place on the eastern limb of the Sun and that may mean it will miss hitting the Earth. (Pixabay)

A separate announcement made just minutes earlier than that alerted to a "Minor R1 radio blackout in progress" over Australia and New Zealand, attributed to extreme ultraviolet radiation emitted by the solar flare. This shortwave radio blackout could have disrupted communications for various groups, including drone pilots, mariners, aviators, and emergency responders. There remains uncertainty regarding whether Earth will experience a geomagnetic storm resulting from this incident. (nasa.gov)

4/5 A separate announcement made just minutes earlier than that alerted to a "Minor R1 radio blackout in progress" over Australia and New Zealand, attributed to extreme ultraviolet radiation emitted by the solar flare. This shortwave radio blackout could have disrupted communications for various groups, including drone pilots, mariners, aviators, and emergency responders. There remains uncertainty regarding whether Earth will experience a geomagnetic storm resulting from this incident. (nasa.gov)

Fortunately, the solar eruption occurred on the edge of the Sun's eastern limb, potentially reducing the impact on Earth. However, confirmation of the outcome awaits confirmation from geomagnetic storm forecast models. Despite the intensity of the solar flare, it is assumed that even if a geomagnetic storm does occur, it is likely to be a minor event.  (Pixabay)

5/5 Fortunately, the solar eruption occurred on the edge of the Sun's eastern limb, potentially reducing the impact on Earth. However, confirmation of the outcome awaits confirmation from geomagnetic storm forecast models. Despite the intensity of the solar flare, it is assumed that even if a geomagnetic storm does occur, it is likely to be a minor event.  (Pixabay)