HUGE SUNSPOT POINTED STRAIGHT AT EARTH HAS DEVELOPED A DELTA MAGNETIC FIELD Sunspot AR3089, which is facing towards the Earth, has now developed a delta‑class magnetic field, meaning that it has built up enough energy that it may release X‑class solar flares. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there is around a 5% chance that the sunspot will release an X‑class flare. If it does, the flare may trigger a powerful geomagnetic storm in the Earth's atmosphere, possibly resulting in damage to infrastructure and electromagnetic communication systems. Newsweek |
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