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Urgent Warning Issued About Solar Eruptions Hitting Earth This Week

**Radio blackouts** have struck parts of the US following a solar eruption early Wednesday morning.  

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) detected disturbances over the Midwest and eastern regions around 10:36am ET.  

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 **Disruptions** are expected to affect radar, GPS, and satellite communications.  

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A **60 percent chance** of radio blackouts is anticipated to persist into the weekend.  

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 The **sunspot** responsible is the same as the one behind a recent superstorm.  

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 NOAA’s alert marks the **first of its kind since 2005**, signaling the severity of the event.  

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This solar event wreaked havoc on **GPS, power grids, farming equipment, and satellites**.  

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Despite moving away, the **sunspot** reappeared this week.  

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A severe **geomagnetic storm** earlier this month hinted at its return.  

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Solar activity over the last 24 hours has been **moderate**, with 21 flares recorded.  

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**NOAA’s dashboard** predicts a 60 percent chance of radio blackouts till Friday.  

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**Solar radiation storms** pose a 10 percent risk, endangering satellites and astronauts.  

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These storms occur when **charged particles** are accelerated near the sun.  

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They can disrupt **satellite communications** and pose radiation hazards.  

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The **northern hemisphere** might witness stunning auroras this week.  

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Currently, the sun boasts **eight active sunspots** on its Earth-facing side. 

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**NOAA** warns regions 3691 and 3697 could unleash potent flares.  

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