Research has revealed that flickering in the sun's corona, particularly in the massive loops of plasma, can serve as an indicator of looming solar flares. Observations made by scientists using data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory suggest that unusual changes in the ultraviolet light emitted by these coronal loops can provide warnings of an impending flare with a 60-80% accuracy in the hours leading up to the event. This development holds the promise of giving researchers crucial time to protect Earth's infrastructure from potential damage caused by solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
This research indicates that detecting flickering loops in the sun’s corona could provide scientists with vital warning signs of impending solar flares.
Understanding these flickering loops will enhance prediction capabilities, potentially offering crucial hours of advance notice before solar flares erupt.
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