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The sun fires off another powerful X flare, triggering radio blackouts across the Americas (video)

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Solar flares are classified on a four -level scale, ranging from the lowest-strength B-class to the X-class at the top.

The most intense burst of energy released from the sun ever recorded was from a solar flare in 2003 .

Monday 's strong X2.1 solar flare produced a significant amount of ultraviolet radiation that led to shortwave radio blackouts in North and South America .

Forecasters are still analyzing the data to determine if the CME is headed toward Earth and if we will experience any impacts.

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