A recent study has discovered that shining loops of plasma on the sun’s surface ‘flicker’ several hours before releasing potentially dangerous solar flares. This finding could enhance the reliability of space weather forecasts, offering earlier warnings for solar flares which can have significant impacts on technology and space operations.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The ability to predict solar flares through the observation of plasma loop flickers is a fascinating development. This new predictive capability could revolutionize space weather monitoring and improve the protection of critical technological infrastructure. The implementation of such predictive mechanisms will likely lead to more resilient and reliable systems, minimizing the disruptions caused by unexpected solar activity.
Source: Invisible ‘flickering’ on the sun could predict potentially dangerous solar flares hours in advance – Space.com
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