Solar Dynamics Observatory, Nasa – Massive Solar Flare –

The largest solar flare of the year, which produced an equivalent amount of energy to 100 megaton nuclear bombs, was captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, Wednesday. The Sun’s surface is affected by a solar flare, which is an abrupt bright flash. These are usually followed by massive coronal mass eruptions (but not always). Flares can send atoms, electrons and even ions through the Sun’s corona to space. The clouds reach Earth within a few days. Sternal flares are similar phenomena that occur in stars. On Wednesday, the X2.2 solar eruption was enormous. NASA has warned of potential disruptions in electricity grids, and communication systems. Image: NASA. Solar flares can be classified into A, B or C and M, respectively, while the X class is the strongest. On Wednesday, the X-class sun flare was filmed. It was actually classified as an “X2.2” flare. X2 is twice as large and X3 3 times larger than X. Warning about geomagnetic storms This solar flare is so strong that scientists have warned of geomagnetic thunderstorms in Earth’s vicinity on Friday. These could disrupt communication signals and electricity grids. G1 (Minor Geomagnetic Storm), has been issued by the Space Weather Prediction Center. Watch for March 13th or 14th. The Solar Dynamic Observatory reported Wednesday that the Active Region 12297, was the location of two M-class flares yesterday, and an X2.1 beginning today at 1611 11 12:01 p.m. ET). AR 12297, is located in the Southern Hemisphere of Sun. The movie is approximately 90minutes long, which includes the flare. The ribbon of material lifts from the surface. (See video below). NASA Video – X Class Flare on March 2015