A plasma cloud is rushing towards the Earth: scientists have recorded the most powerful solar flare

    Interesting facts 16 May 2025 1757

    The most powerful solar flare of the year has been recorded. Three colossal ejections of solar matter occurred at once. One of these flashes is classified as 2.7, which is the highest power level.

    The ejected plasma cloud is moving towards Earth at a speed of about 850 kilometers per second and is expected to reach the Earth's magnetosphere around noon on Friday.

    Severe magnetic storms are predicted, which can affect the well-being of people who are sensitive to weather changes, provoke an exacerbation of chronic diseases and fluctuations in blood pressure.

    Surprisingly, the size of the active region does not match the energy required to generate three such flares. Scientists have suggested the release of energy from the hidden, deep layers of the Sun.

    Another surprise was that none of the forecasts predicted an increase in the number of outbreaks this week, especially of such intensity.