Causes of Solar Flare
- Sun’s magnetic field: The magnetic field of the sun is produced by the motion of charged particles within its atmosphere. These magnetic fields have a considerable energy storage capacity when they are twisted and entangled.
- Magnetic reconnection: Magnetic reconnection is the sudden “reconnection” of magnetic fields after they have gotten so twisted and entangled that they can no longer maintain them. This causes a solar flare, which is a large-scale release of stored energy.
- Sunspots: Sunspots are areas on the surface of the sun where the magnetic field is unusually strong. They are frequently linked to solar flares because the strong magnetic fields in these regions can contribute to the energy buildup that results in a flare.
- Coronal mass ejections (CMEs): A CME is a significant, violent expulsion of solar plasma that may be connected to solar flares. Geomagnetic storms on Earth can also be brought on by CMEs.
- Solar wind: A stream of charged particles known as the solar wind emanates from the sun in all directions. It can generate auroras when it collides with Earth’s magnetic field, and it can also interfere with communications and electrical infrastructures.
What is Solar Flare?
A magnetic storm that resembles a bright spot on the Sun created a gaseous surface eruption and was caused by magnetic anomalies. Solar flares are explosions that result from the strong magnetic fields present in the active regions that cause sunspots. Solar flares heat the gas in the corona to a temperature ranging from 10 to 20 million Kelvin as they pass through it.