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Intense Solar Flares Ignite Global Radio Blackouts

5/17/2025

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The Sun has erupted with intense solar flares, notably an X2.7 flare on May 14, 2025, triggering widespread radio blackouts across continents. As part of a vigorous solar cycle, these flares threaten GPS systems and power grids. Experts warn that more solar activity could lead to geomagnetic storms impacting Earth soon.

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The Sun has erupted with intense solar flares, notably an X2.7 flare on May 14, 2025, triggering widespread radio blackouts across continents. As part of a vigorous solar cycle, these flares threaten GPS systems and power grids. Experts warn that more solar activity could lead to geomagnetic storms impacting Earth soon.