Experts warn that the solar storm could cause blackouts, interference, and northern lights
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This November 12 and 13, Earth could be impacted by a geomagnetic storm. It would be caused by two powerful X-class solar flares, the most intense and dangerous category emitted by the Sun. According to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States), the phenomenon could cause temporary blackouts and satellite interference.
X-class flares release enormous amounts of radiation and charged particles that, when they hit the Earth's magnetic field, can alter the atmosphere and affect technological systems. Although they don't pose a direct risk to human health, their impact on digital and energy infrastructure is a cause for concern among specialists.
Las llamaradas X liberan enormes cantidades de radiación
What is known about the solar flares that triggered the alert
The first flare was detected on November 9 with a magnitude of 1.7, while the second, emitted on November 10, reached an intensity of 1.2. Both were classified as X-class events, which implies a high potential for geomagnetic disturbances.
These solar explosions occur when the Sun releases accumulated energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation and coronal mass. When it reaches Earth, it can interfere with satellites, GPS systems, radio signals, and power grids.
Possible consequences and affected areas
According to specialists, the most notable effects could be felt in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in regions near Canada, the United States, and Northern Europe. Intense auroras borealis could be observed there, an extraordinary visual phenomenon caused by the interaction of solar particles with the atmosphere.
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Regarding possible technological impacts, experts warn about temporary interruptions in telecommunications and fluctuations in power supply. In extreme cases, a large-scale storm could even affect satellite operations or cause regional blackouts.
Why solar storms occur
Solar storms are part of the Sun's natural activity cycle, which every 11 years goes through a period of maximum intensity. During this phase, coronal mass ejections increase, traveling through space at high speed and colliding with Earth's magnetic field.
Impacto en la tecnología y en la vida en la Tierra
While most of these events go unnoticed, X-class ones are the most powerful and can generate visible and technological impacts on Earth's surface. International organizations constantly monitor solar activity to issue early warnings and reduce risks.
