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  • Long-duration M3.9 solar flare erupts with large CME off west limb

    ByTeo Blašković

    A long-duration M3.9 solar flare erupted from a region off the NW limb at 23:02 UTC on February 24, 2025, producing a large coronal mass ejection (CME) and triggering a minor solar radiation storm. While this CME is not Earth-directed, solar wind conditions have become enhanced yesterday, and geomagnetic activity may increase in the coming days. There is a 65% chance of an M-class flare through February 27 and a 25% chance of an X-class flare.

  • Impulsive X2.0 solar flare erupts from the Sun’s northwest limb

    ByTeo Blašković

    An impulsive solar flare measuring X2.0 erupted from Active Region 4001 at 19:27 UTC on February 23, 2025. The event started at 19:22 and ended at 19:34 UTC. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced but the location of this region does not favor Earth-directed CMEs.

  • Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Solomon Islands

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Solomon Islands at 18:16 UTC on February 23, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 36 km (22.4 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

  • Category 5 Cyclone Zelia to make landfall over Pilbara coast, bringing very destructive winds and flooding, Western Australia

    ByTeo Blašković

    Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia rapidly intensified after forming off the coast of Western Australia on February 11, 2025, reaching Category 5 strength at 03:00 UTC on February 13. The system remains slow-moving over warm ocean waters north-northwest of Port Hedland and is expected to maintain Category 5 intensity until landfall on February 14.