solar flare

A sudden eruption of magnetic energy on or near the surface of the sun, usually associated with sunspots and accompanied by bursts of electromagnetic radiation and particles. Ultraviolet and x-ray radiation from solar flares often induce electromagnetic disturbances in the earth's atmosphere.

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solar flare

(Astronomy) a brief powerful eruption of particles and intense electromagnetic radiation from the sun's surface, associated with sunspots and causing disturbances to radio communication on earth. Sometimes shortened to: flare See also solar wind

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so′lar flare′

a brief, sudden brightening of the sun's atmosphere that accompanies a burst of radiation from a sunspot.

[1935–40]

solar flare

A sudden eruption of hydrogen gas on the surface of the sun, usually associated with sunspots.

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solar flare - a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference

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solar radiation - radiation from the sun

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This results in an explosion of light and electromagnetic energy which we refer to as "solar flare'.

The Largest Solar Flare In A Decade

THE largest solar flare in more than 12 years has been captured by experts from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Sheffield.

QUB has flare for solar research

SPECTACULAR aurora displays seen across the northern hemisphere in recent days, including parts of Britain, have been caused by a huge solar flare with the energy of a billion hydrogen bombs, UK scientists have said.

Huge solar flare lights up sky with aurora display

Spectacular aurora displays seen across parts of Britain have been caused by a huge solar flare with the energy of a billion hydrogen bombs.

Stunning solar flare lights up night sky

The largest solar flare for more than 12 years - and the eighth-largest since modern records began in 1996 - erupted from the sun on Wednesday and has been captured in high detail by a team of researchers from the University of Sheffield and Queen's University Belfast.

Solar flare brings aurora spectacle

A May 1967 solar flare was nearly responsible for conflict breaking out between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Solar flare momentarily heated cold war

From time to time the strong magnetic field around the Sun is disturbed and a powerful solar flare can occur.

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In this communication the stochastic models of solar flare duration as solar activity have been investigated.

Stochastic Modeling of Solar Flare Duration at Pakistan Atmospheric Region

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