Context: NASA’s satellites have recorded a powerful solar flare. What are Solar Flares? Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation caused by the sudden release of magnetic energy from the Sun. These flares emit high-speed particles and energy into space. Solar flares are often linked to Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which are massive eruptions of … Continue reading Solar Flares: NASA Warns of Solar Storms, Blackouts and Auroras expected on Earth