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http://video.foxnews.com/v/2574867146001/nasa-spots-giant-dark-hole-in-the-sun/
Say goodbye everyone :(
Say goodbye everyone :(
It's true.micromass said:If we just shoot Evo into space, then the sun part will follow her and leave us alone... Just sayin'.
Doesn't matter. Evo is doomed.davenn said:that's got to be the most worst scientific misinformation, ...makes me want to swear long and hard when I hear crap like that
davenn said:that's got to be the most worst scientific misinformation ... makes me want to swear long and hard when I hear crap like that
davenn said:that's got to be the most worst scientific misinformation, from some one who should know what he's talking about, that I have ever heard!
Its a freaking coronal hole! has nothing to do with a mass of stuff being ejected from that area
makes me want to swear long and hard when I hear crap like that
Dave
dlgoff said:Doesn't matter. Evo is doomed.
Tosh5457 said:... Where the hell does Fox News get these people?
Exactly. Coronal holes are the primary source of the fast solar wind. We had some rather nice aurora the past few days thanks to this large and persistent coronal hole, plus a few minor satellite disturbances.davenn said:Its a freaking coronal hole!
This refers to a phenomenon known as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection, where a large burst of energy and particles is released from the surface of the sun.
While solar flares can be dangerous for astronauts and technology in space, they typically have minimal impact on Earth. However, if the flare is particularly strong, it can disrupt satellite and communication systems, and potentially cause power outages on Earth.
The time it takes for a solar flare to reach Earth depends on its speed and direction. On average, it can take anywhere from 1-3 days for the particles to reach Earth's atmosphere.
Scientists and space agencies closely monitor solar activity and can predict when a solar flare is headed towards Earth. They can also take precautions, such as adjusting satellite orbits, to minimize the impact of the flare.
Most of the particles from a solar flare are invisible to the naked eye. However, they can cause beautiful aurora borealis displays in the night sky near the poles. It is important to never look directly at the sun, even during a solar flare event.