What is the definition of a solar flare?
A solar flare is an intense burst of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots. Flares are our solar system’s largest explosive events. They are seen as bright areas on the sun and they can last from minutes to hours. We typically see a solar flare by the photons (or light) it releases,…
What was the largest solar flare ever recorded?
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft captured this image of a solar flare as it erupted from the sun early on Nov 4, 2003. This was the most powerful flare measured with modern methods, classified as an X28.
Could a ‘killer solar flare’ destroy the Earth?
Given a legitimate need to protect Earth from the most intense forms of space weather – great bursts of electromagnetic energy and particles that can sometimes stream from the sun – some people worry that a gigantic “killer solar flare” could hurl enough energy to destroy Earth, but this is not actually possible.
Can we ignore the sun’s solar flares?
We can’t ignore space weather, but we can take appropriate measures to protect ourselves. And, even at their worst, the sun’s flares are not physically capable of destroying Earth. For more on X-class solar flares: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/X-class-flares.html. For frequently asked questions on space weather:
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