A massive solar flare has erupted from the Sun, triggering powerful radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Scientists are now warning that more disruption could be on the way as the active sunspot region responsible for the eruption rotates directly toward Earth.

The sun has released several powerful M- and X-class solar flares over the past few days, resulting in radio blackouts around the world.

A strong solar flare erupted from the sun's surface, impacting radio transmissions on Earth's sunlit side on Tuesday.