According to space experts, a solar flare is expected to hit Earth soon, which may cause a powerful solar storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had sounded the alarm about a solar flare that erupted from the Sun on June 14. This solar flare could hit Earth anytime soon and could be strong enough to cause blackouts toward the poles and other prone areas. The alert about the possible solar storm was posted by a physicist named Dr Tamitha Skov on social media. Speaking on Twitter, Dr Tamitha Skov wrote: “The long snake-like filament passed the Sun in a stunning ballet. The magnetic orientation of this Earth-directed solar storm will be difficult to predict. Level G2 (possibly G3) conditions may occur if this storm’s magnetic field is oriented to the south!’

The long snake-like thread passed through the #Sun in a stunning ballet. The magnetic orientation of this Earth-directed #solarstorm is difficult to predict. G2 (possibly G3) level conditions may occur if this storm’s magnetic field is oriented to the south! pic.twitter.com/SNAZGMmqzi – Dr. Tamitha Skov (@TamithaSkov) July 16, 2022

According to the space expert, the massive solar flare could explode into a solar storm and could lead to possible power outages across the globe on July 18, which is today. This solar storm may be a G-3 level, which is unlikely to cause significant damage, but may cause auroras in parts of the world. According to the definition of the phenomenon, a solar flare is an intense local burst of electromagnetic radiation in the Sun’s atmosphere. A solar flare can be classified into five major categories – A, B, C, M and X – with X being the most intense. The solar storm caused by the July 14 flare may affect radio communications, leading to power outages in some areas. GPS users were also urged to remain alert, according to the space expert. The solar storm may cause minor disruptions for ship and plane travelers. READ | Japan’s Space Express to take you to the Moon, Mars: Find out how interplanetary travel will happen