Powerful Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout Over Western US.

A potent X-class solar flare originating from sunspot AR3590 triggered radio blackouts across the U.S. West Coast and the Pacific Ocean. The flare, categorized as X1.9-class, surged from a sunspot with a volatile magnetic field. Solar flares, sudden bursts of radiation, can disrupt radio waves by ionizing the atmosphere. While X-class flares are rare, their potential impact underscores the significance of monitoring space weather as Earth approaches the solar maximum. The article delves into historical events like the Carrington Event and highlights the potential consequences of severe solar flares on modern technology.