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Solar Sunspots, Flares, and Prominences are related. The sunspot is a temporary phenomenon on the surface of the Sun, and are believed to be a low temperature region extending outwards from the surface of the Sun. Their temperature is at least 1000 degrees cooler than that of the sun's surface, thus they show as relatively dark spots. But only compared to the sun - their temperature is still 3 to 4 thousand degrees.
These eruptions are believed to be caused by magnetic lines of force pulling plasma from the surface. Naturally, at four to six thousand degrees, there are no magnetic materials on the sun, the magnetic fields are caused by plasma (electrical) currents flowing near the surface, thus inducing the magnetic field.
[No moving electrons = no magnetic field.]
The solar wind is a more or less steady flow of charged particles from the sun. The charged particles ejected by the magnetic fields, will add to the solar wind in a more turbulent fashion.
On Earth we experience these as massive flows of charged particles, and when they interact with the upper atmosphere gives us the polar auroras. They can cause damage to electrical and telephone systems, satellites, and even to aircraft. Earth's magnetic field funnels these charged particles to the polar regions, and in a severe solar storm, aircraft will avoid polar routes otherwise the passengers and crew could be subject to damaging ionizing radiation.
You should never look at the sun directly. The projection of the image of a pinhole in a sheet of cardboard, on to a sheet of white paper, will give you a good surface on which to make a record. The camera obscura of old.
You may use the camera obscura to record the forthcoming Transit of Venus across the sun's disc. Draw a circle on the paper, which matches the apparent size of the sun's disc. This will aid you in keeping the image steady.
(But of course, the image will move across your paper during the Transit - you'll have to move your paper. )
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agosun prominences are like loops that come out of the sun if you look it up you'll probly find pictures. solar flares are like prominences but they dont make a loop they just go straight out. the corona is the outer most layer of the sun.
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∙ 8y agoYes. Solar flares emit powerful pulses of solar wind in addition to the continuous solar wind that happens with or without them.
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How does a solar storm and solar flare affect earth?
Magnetic Storms have a severe affect on our technological and electrical infrastructure, both in space and on the ground. Usually Earth's magnetic field, generated by the dynamo under earth's lithosphere, protects us from magnetic disturbances, but severe magnetic storms have in the past knocked out power grids in the entire province of Quebec. Magnetic Storms would have a severe effect, and would likely, en masse, shut down large amounts of current human grids and technological infrastructure, as concluded by the National Academy of Sciences.
What solar anomely causes electronic interference?
You may be referring to solar flares, also known as coronal mass ejections. When these interact with Earth's magnetic field, the result can be electromagnetic interference. In severe storms, the interference can damage or destroy electronic equipment on Earth or in orbit.
Do solar flares from the sun cause auroras near earths poles?
Magnetic storms unleashed by solar flares can cause auroras, but all solar flares don't cause auroras.
What is one of the problems that solar storms cause on earth?
nothing at the moment, we are protected by a force field if you like wich surrounds the earth meeting at the polls crated by the core of the earth spinning, this magnetic field fights off the solar flares and pushes them past us, some of the energy matter can come down to polls and when it collides with the atmosphere it creates a light show, also known as the northern/southern lights, but for know i dont think it worrys us
The earth's magnetic field helps shield it from the solar wind?
That is true.
What region of the atmosphere where auroras occur?
They occur the northern atmospheres. Closer to the magnetic poles where the solar storms hit the earth the hardest.
An effect of solar storms that can be viewed with the naked eye?
The northern lights have been seen by human beings for thousands of years. They are caused when solar storms eject large bursts of solar wind into the Earth's magnetic field. Radiation, including ultraviolet radiation, is also produced by solar storms. But ultraviolet radiation cannot be seen by the naked eye. Thunder and lightning are not caused by solar storms.
How are solar storms connected to the moon?
No. Solar storms are the result of complex interactions in the sun's magnetic field. The moon plays absolutely no role.
From which layer of the Sun does the solar wind originate?
Solar winds originate from the Sun's corona. These winds vary in speed and carry with them magnetic clouds and can produce storms in the Earth's magnetosphere.
How does a solar storm and solar flare affect earth?
Magnetic Storms have a severe affect on our technological and electrical infrastructure, both in space and on the ground. Usually Earth's magnetic field, generated by the dynamo under earth's lithosphere, protects us from magnetic disturbances, but severe magnetic storms have in the past knocked out power grids in the entire province of Quebec. Magnetic Storms would have a severe effect, and would likely, en masse, shut down large amounts of current human grids and technological infrastructure, as concluded by the National Academy of Sciences.
What evidence do you see in the sky when the solar magnetic storms break through your magnetic shield?
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Magnetic storms are a result of an increase in solar wind caused by eruptions on the sun called?
Solar flares.
What are magnetic storms?
There are no magnetic storms ON the Earth. What can happen is that if a major solar flare or coronal mass ejection strikes the Earth's magnetic field, it can cause an electromagnetic storm in the upper atmosphere. We see these as auroras; sort of God's own neon lights in the sky.
Why do scientists want to predict solar winds in Earth's atmosphere?
Scientists want to predict solar winds in Earth's atmosphere to help them track geomagnetic storms. Geomagnetic storms can disrupt the Earth's magnetosphere.
When did the solar storm happen?
1904 it caused storms on earth
What solar anomely causes electronic interference?
You may be referring to solar flares, also known as coronal mass ejections. When these interact with Earth's magnetic field, the result can be electromagnetic interference. In severe storms, the interference can damage or destroy electronic equipment on Earth or in orbit.
When did the largest solar storm happen?
1904 it caused storms on earth
