Supianto | Monday, 17/07/2023 09:56 WIB
A moderate-sized solar flare (M2) and a coronal mass ejection (CME) erupt from the same active region of the Sun on July 14, 2017. (Photo file: Reuters)
JAKARTA, Jurnas.com – Russian scientists say strong solar flare activity is expected on Monday (17/7). This phenomenon can interfere with shortwave communications
The Fedorov Institute of Applied Geophysics in Moscow said class X flares were possible, including proton flares, and shortwave radio conditions were expected to worsen.
Class X flares are the largest explosions in the solar system and can create long-lasting radiation storms. A proton flare is a storm of solar energetic particles, consisting mainly of protons.
Solar flares occur when the strong magnetic field in and around the sun reconnects. They can affect Earth’s magnetic field with the potential to damage satellites and communications equipment, according to NASA.
In 2022, a geomagnetic storm triggered by a massive burst of solar radiation disabled 40 of SpaceX’s newly launched satellites.
The Fedorov Institute said three solar flares were observed on Sunday, one of which lasted 14 minutes, accompanied by radio communication interruptions.
Sumber: Al Arabiya
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