Tag: sun activity
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How Solar Storms Could Endanger the First Astronauts on Mars
Overview: Why Mars Is a Radiation Challenge Solar storms, driven by the Sun’s activity, can unleash bursts of energetic particles that easily penetrate the thin Martian atmosphere and the planet’s weak magnetic shield. Unlike Earth, Mars lacks a global magnetic field and has a tenuous atmosphere, which means there is little natural protection for astronauts…
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Understanding Solar Flares: Temperatures Exceed Expectations
Introduction to Solar Flares Solar flares are extraordinary explosions that occur in the sun’s atmosphere. These dynamic events are not only visually stunning, but they are also critical to our understanding of solar activity and its impact on space weather. What Are Solar Flares? A solar flare is a sudden, intense burst of radiation originating…