Biggest solar flare in years erupts from Sun

NASA has reported a powerful solar flare heading towards Earth, recorded by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The British Geological Service has issued a geomagnetic storm warning due to the potential impact on communication equipment and power supplies. The Northern Lights are expected to be visible further south than usual in the coming days.

What type of solar flare did NASA warn about?

• B-class flare

• A-class flare

• M-class flare

• X-class flare

Which organization issued a geomagnetic storm warning?

• Canadian Space Agency

• British Geological Service

• European Space Agency

• US Geological Survey

What can the charged particles from the solar flare potentially affect?

• Communication equipment

• Weather patterns

• Ocean currents

• Animal migration

What natural phenomenon is expected to be visible further south due to the solar flare?

• Solar eclipse

• Meteor shower

• Lunar eclipse

• Northern Lights

What is another name for the Northern Lights?

• Aurora Australis

• Aurora Borealis

• Aurora Polaris

• Aurora Celestis