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Solar Flare

Definition

A sudden, intense burst of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun near sunspots. Releases energy equivalent to millions of nuclear bombs, can disrupt communications, damage satellites, and cause power failures. Classified as A, B, C, M, or X class.

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The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, extending millions of kilometers. Much hotter than the surface at 1-3 milli...

Solar Wind

A continuous stream of charged particles from the Sun's corona at 300-800 km/s. It shapes planetary magnetospheres, driv...

Aurora

A natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. Auroras are caused by charged parti...

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