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A giant sunspot dubbed Active Region 3038, or AR3038 has expanded three times the size of the Earth and may send out solar flares.A giant sunspot dubbed Active Region 3038, or AR3038 has expanded three times the size of the Earth and may send out solar flares.

The fast-growing sunspot has doubled in size in only 24 hours, and the magnetic field that surrounds it has the potential to blast M-class solar flares toward Earth. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.comThe fast-growing sunspot has doubled in size in only 24 hours, and the magnetic field that surrounds it has the potential to blast M-class solar flares toward Earth. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

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A sunspot on the surface of the sun is growing at a double rate everyday. This is set to cause some geomagnetic storm and fling some solar flares on our planet.A sunspot on the surface of the sun is growing at a double rate everyday. This is set to cause some geomagnetic storm and fling some solar flares on our planet.

earth: Solar flare and geomagnetic storm set to burst Earth as huge sunspot set to burst; what is it, here's all the information - The Economic Times

Earth could face the risk of severe impact by solar flares emitted by a huge sunspot which is three times the size of the Earth! Here’s more about about it.Earth could face the risk of severe impact by solar flares emitted by a huge sunspot which is three times the size of the Earth! Here’s more about about it.

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A sunspot nearly triple the size of Earth is within firing range of our planet, and may send out medium-class flares in the near future.The fast-growing sunspot doubled in size in 24 hours and may produce medium-class flares.

A giant sunspot the size of 3 Earths is facing us right now | Space

An unstable patch on the surface of the Sun is directly facing our planet so chances are if it bursts it might cause solar flares and geomagnetic storms. Dark regions which form on the Sun due to magnetism are known as Sunspots. An unstable patch on the surface of the Sun is directly facing our planet so chances are if it bursts it might cause solar flares and geomagnetic storms. Dark regions which form on the Sun due to magnetism are known as Sunspots.

Beware! Solar flare and geomagnetic storm set to burst the Earth

Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are colder than other parts and can emit intense bursts of radiation. These spots are colder than the other parts as they develop in places with extremely powerful magnetic fields that prevent the heat from touching their surfaceSunspots are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are colder than other parts and can emit intense bursts of radiation. These spots are colder than the other parts as they develop in places with extremely powerful magnetic fields that prevent the heat from touching their surface

Gigantic Sunspot Facing Earth Doubles In Size In Last 24 Hours, No Need For Panic

The sunspot is caused by the knotting of powerful magnetic-field lines.The sunspot is caused by the knotting of powerful magnetic-field lines.

Giant sunspot doubled in size in 24 hours, and it's pointing right at Earth | Live Science

Things are again heating up on the sun due to which eight new sunspots have emerged on the Earth-facing side of the solar disk. The solar activity is slowly increasing day by day and will increase significantly this week. Due to this, there are possibilities that X-class solar flares and radiation sThings are again heating up on the sun due to which eight new sunspots have emerged on the Earth-facing side of the solar disk. The solar activity is slowly increasing day by day and will increase significantly this week. Due to this, there are possibilities that X-class solar flares and radiation storms can pose a harmful impact on the GPS system.

Earth to hit with major solar storm Risk of blackout arises after eight sunspots emerge on Sun | Trending News – India TV

A sunspot pointing toward Earth has the potential to cause solar flares, but experts told USA TODAY it's far from unusual and eased concerns over how flares would affect the Blue Planet.

'No need to panic' as sunspot with potential for solar flares doubles in size overnight, scientists say

That's right, in the past 24 hours Active Region 3038 on the sun has grown significantly in size.That's right, in the past 24 hours Active Region 3038 on the sun has grown significantly in size.

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Scientists at NASA are closely monitoring a massive sunspot called AR3038, which has doubled in size in the past 24 hours.Scientists at NASA are closely monitoring a massive sunspot called AR3038, which has doubled in size in the past 24 hours.

Sunspots:Could solar flares and dangerous radiation be Earth? | Qrius

Sky watchers need to see this new video of a recent solar flare showcasing the dazzling and beautiful eruptions of our Sun's energy.Sky watchers need to see this new video of a recent solar flare showcasing the dazzling and beautiful eruptions of our Sun's energy.

Dazzling video shows a massive 3-hour solar flare on the Sun

A SOLAR FLARE warning has been issued until tomorrow as a sunspot nearly three times the size of the Earth continues to face the planet.A SOLAR FLARE warning has been issued until tomorrow as a sunspot nearly three times the size of the Earth continues to face the planet.

Solar storm warning for TOMORROW: NASA on red alert over sunspot 3 times size of Earth | Science | News | Express.co.uk

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Astronomers predicted that Sunspot AR3038 would burst and give off a Class-M flare. Instead, it has continued to grow furtherAstronomers predicted that Sunspot AR3038 would burst and give off a Class-M flare. Instead, it has continued to grow further

A giant sunspot is now three times the size of the Earth

A giant sunspot called AR3038 that has doubled its size in just 24 hours has been detected. As reported, it is now facing Earth.It has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field.

AR3038: A giant sunspot that has doubled in size in only 24 hours - Tech Explorist

Sunspot AR30398 has doubled in size in just a 24-hour period, sparking fears that this massive sunspot could release medium-class flares in the near future that would cause blackouts.Sunspot AR30398 has doubled in size in just a 24-hour period, sparking fears that this massive sunspot could release medium-class flares in the near future that would cause blackouts.

Sunspot THREE TIMES the size of Earth is facing directly at our planet | Daily Mail Online

NASA is monitoring a gigantic sunspot called AR3038, which has doubled in size in the past 24 hoursNASA is monitoring a gigantic sunspot called AR3038, which has doubled in size in the past 24 hours

Massive sunspot facing Earth doubles in size; raises serious concerns | NewsBytes

Space watchers have spotted a giant sunspot triple the size of the Earth, expressing concern over its potential to beam medium-class (M-class) solar flares towards the Earth. NASA heliophysicst C. Alex Young, writing at EarthSky, said that between Sunday and Monday, Sunspot AR3038 more than doubled in size, making it several times wider than Earth's diameter, and continuing to expand in the past 48 hours.Sunspot AR3038 has grown more than double in size in the past 24 to 48 hours

Giant sunspot that can emit strong solar flares is facing Earth, experts raise concern - Science News

It's not a sign of an impending apocalypse, but blackouts and epic auroras are possible.It's not a sign of an impending apocalypse, but blackouts and epic auroras are possible.

A Massive Sunspot That Could Unleash Significant Solar Flares Is Pointed Right at Us - CNET

A huge sunspot that has doubled in size between 19th and 20th June has now turned towards planet Earth. Read on to know more details.A huge sunspot that has doubled in size between 19th and 20th June has now turned towards planet Earth. Read on to know more details.

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