Oct 07, 2024
Magnetic Field Twisting:
The Sun's magnetic fields get twisted and tangled due to its rotation, with the equator rotating faster than the poles
Sunspots:
Areas of intense magnetic activity called sunspots can give rise to solar storms
Solar Flares:
These are large explosions on the Sun's surface that release huge amounts of energy
Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs):
These are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun's corona.
Solar Wind:
Streams of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun can contribute to solar storms
Solar Cycle:
The Sun goes through an 11-year cycle of solar activity, with more solar storms occurring during the peak of the cycle.
Magnetic Reconnection:
This process occurs when magnetic field lines from different regions interact and realign, releasing large amounts of energy.
Plasma Instabilities:
Instabilities in the Sun's plasma can lead to eruptions and solar storms.