Definition of solar flare
: a sudden temporary outburst of energy from a small area of the sun's surface — called also
flare
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The Parker probe will collect data that allow scientists to better understand and predict outbreaks of solar flares and space weather that wreak havoc on communications signals here on Earth.
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Occasionally, the sun whips out a high-radiation solar flare.
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The storm then creates solar flares which cause the northern lights to put on a show for us here on earth.
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On September 6, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center recorded a X9.3 solar flare.
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The most powerful solar flare on record since 2006, this massive burst of radiation and energy contributes to the strength of the Northern Lights across the world.
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At the 3 o'clock position is a prominent solar flare.
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But the best experience utilities have had in preparing for an EMP is tied to a natural phenomenon: solar flares.
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Along these lines, the industry’s stance has been to prepare for less-intense EMPs from irregular lightning strikes, solar flares—and possibly localized attacks.
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First Known Use of solar flare
1938
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