Solar Flares: Fire Loops in the Corona

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the phenomenon of bright fire loops that extend into the solar corona, with participants exploring the terminology and classification of these features. The scope includes conceptual understanding and terminology related to solar physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that these features are called solar flares.
  • Another participant proposes the term "loopy sun beams" as a technical term.
  • Prominences are mentioned as a possible term for these structures.
  • Coronal loops are suggested by a participant as another name for the fire loops.
  • A participant mentions magnetic loops in relation to the topic.
  • A humorous remark about the Aurora Borealis is made, possibly as a light-hearted diversion.
  • A later reply acknowledges Claude Bile as having the correct term, though it is unclear which term is being referred to.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing terms and concepts without reaching a consensus on the correct terminology for the fire loops in the corona.

Contextual Notes

Some terms may have overlapping meanings or be context-dependent, and the discussion does not clarify the distinctions between them.

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Individuals interested in solar physics, astronomy, or terminology related to solar phenomena may find this discussion relevant.

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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.

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

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