Sun unleashes largest solar flare in more than three years

The video discusses a recent solar flare event, its impact on Earth, and future solar activity predictions. It explains how solar flares occur, their potential effects on power grids and communications, and highlights human vulnerability due to reliance on digital technology. The video also covers the solar cycle, including the solar minimum and maximum phases.

What type of solar flare occurred on November 29th, and what was its impact?

• B class flare; caused minor disruptions

• C class flare; had no impact

• X class flare; caused power grid fluctuations

• M class flare; caused radio blackouts

What is the expected trend in solar activity until mid-2025?

• Stable activity with no significant changes

• Decreasing activity leading to a solar minimum

• Increasing activity leading to a solar maximum

• Fluctuating activity with no clear pattern

What could be the consequences of a more intense X class flare directed towards Earth?

• Fluctuations in power grids and communication disruptions

• Increased solar radiation reaching Earth

• Complete blackout of all electronic devices

• No significant impact on Earth

How do solar flares affect the electromagnetic spectrum?

• They only affect ultraviolet rays

• They have no effect on the electromagnetic spectrum

• They only affect visible light

• They impact everything from radio waves to X-rays

What is the energy released by solar flares comparable to?

• A massive earthquake

• Millions of 100 megaton nuclear bombs

• A single nuclear bomb

• A large volcanic eruption