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What are solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)? Explain how they can cause radio blackouts on Earth.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space. Q5. What are solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)? Explain how they can cause radio blackouts on Earth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question With ISRO issuing warnings on strong radio blackout risks during intense solar storms, space weather has become a …

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Ionosphere

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have conducted decade-long ionospheric observations at Bharati station in Antarctica, revealing significant seasonal variations in ionospheric density. Despite the region experiencing 24 hours of sunlight in summer and complete darkness in winter, day-night ionospheric density variations were observed. The …

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