Scientists have reported more than 50 powerful solar flares occurring on the Sun during the first three days of February, signaling a significant uptick in solar activity. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing international media reports, the initial disturbances resulting from this increased activity are expected to reach Earth tomorrow.
Despite the high frequency of these solar events, experts anticipate that the resulting geomagnetic storms will remain relatively weak. Scientists attribute this to the fact that the active solar centers have only recently entered Earth's direct zone of influence, meaning the bulk of the plasma emissions are projected to bypass the planet, exerting only a partial impact on Earth's magnetosphere.
Solar flares are classified into five categories based on their X-ray intensity: A, B, C, M, and X. The M-class flares recorded in this recent cycle are considered powerful and are capable of causing brief radio blackouts and minor geomagnetic storms. Such phenomena are common during the solar maximum, a period in the Sun's 11-year cycle characterized by increased sunspots and energy releases. These events are closely monitored in Azerbaijan and globally due to their potential effects on satellite communications, GPS navigation, and power grid stability.
