Solar Flares: Fire Loops in the Corona

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The discussion focuses on the layers of the sun, specifically the chromosphere and corona, and the phenomenon of bright fire loops that extend into the corona. Participants suggest various terms for these solar phenomena, including solar flares, prominences, and coronal loops. The conversation highlights the complexity of solar activity and the terminology used to describe different aspects of the sun's behavior.
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Above the photosphere is the chromosphere and above that, the corona. Sometimes our sun sends out big, bright fire loops reaching high up into the corona. What is this called?
 
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I believe they are called solar flares.

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I believe the official, technical term is: loopy sun beams.
 
Prominences?
 
coronal loops
 
Aurora Borealis
 
magnetic loops
 

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