Solar Storms

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Last updated: September 25, 2023
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Background radiation/energy that is always being emitted from the sun
Solar wind
Occurs when magnetic lines cross + "spark" that sends high energy particles + energy into space
Solar flare
Occurs when magnetic lines cross + knock part of the corona into space. They include high energy particles, energy + plasma
Coronal Mass Ejection
Dark cooler spots on the photosphere that occur when magnetic field lines poke through the sun's surface
Sunspots
A loop of magnetism and plasma that protrudes out of the sun's surface
Prominence
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
lose power
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
start fires in electric grid
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
communication
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
GPS
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
Airplane tracking
Name a consequence of a solar storm on earth
Astronauts
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