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Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across the Pacific Ocean (video)

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A solar flare peaked out from sunspot AR 4001 , which is located just beyond the northwestern limb of the sun.

A shortwave radio blackout event occurred across parts of the Pacific Ocean from the elevated amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that accompanied the flare.

Forecasters continue to monitor the sun for additional solar flares.