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How flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions on the sun
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Solar flares on the Sun can produce powerful coronal mass ejections that reach Earth and create auroras. These eruptions also carry intense magnetic energy that can affect technology and power grids. The study highlights how flare ribbons—bright, elongated features seen in ultraviolet images—can reveal hidden solar explosions that might otherwise go unnoticed. By analyzing the ribbons’ shapes and motions, researchers can better understand the energy release and magnetic reconnection processes driving the flares.
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