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        "msgid": "sun-releases-two-massive-solar-flares-triggering-radio-blackouts-across-asia-and-australia-1780140929",
        "date": "2026-05-25 21:34:00",
        "title": "Sun releases two massive solar flares, triggering radio blackouts across Asia and Australia",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Two powerful solar flares from sunspot AR4419 disrupted radio communications across Asia and Australia, with ionospheric interference causing signal degradation. Scientists warn of potential geomagnetic storms if coronal mass ejections reach Earth, posing risks to satellite communications and navigation systems, though auroras may be visible in some regions.",
        "content": "<p>Solar activity has surged sharply after the Sun emitted two powerful\nsolar flares within seven hours, causing radio blackouts in parts of\nEarth, including East Asia. Data collected on Monday (25 May) indicates\nthe eruptions originated from active sunspot AR4419 on the Sun\u2019s western\nside. Solar physicist Ryan French noted these were the strongest flares\nrecorded in 78 days.<\/p>\n<p>Intense radiation from the flares impacted Earth\u2019s atmosphere,\ndirectly affecting regions facing the Sun. The first disruption affected\nthe Pacific Ocean and Australia, while the second significantly impacted\nEast Asia. Radio blackouts occurred as solar radiation ionised the\nionosphere\u2014the upper atmospheric layer responsible for reflecting\nhigh-frequency radio waves. During major solar flares, the lower\nionosphere becomes densely packed with charged particles, weakening,\ndistorting, or fully absorbing shortwave radio signals.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists also detected a possible coronal mass ejection (CME), a\nburst of plasma and magnetic fields accompanying the eruptions. Although\nsunspot AR4419 was positioned on the Sun\u2019s edge, not directly facing\nEarth, space weather experts are modelling its trajectory. If part of\nthe CME strikes Earth\u2019s magnetic field, it could trigger a geomagnetic\nstorm. While this may produce brighter auroras in certain areas,\nauthorities are advising vigilance over satellite communication and\nnavigation system stability.<\/p>\n<p>Both eruptions came from sunspot AR4419 on the Sun\u2019s western edge.\nThe first flare peaked on 23 April at 21:07 EDT (01:07 GMT on 24\nApril).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sun-releases-two-massive-solar-flares-triggering-radio-blackouts-across-asia-and-australia-1780140929",
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