Intense magnetic energy of the sun responsible for solar flares and coronal mass ejections
New discovery could improve space weather and solar activity forecasting
Sun's magnetic field origin discovered 20,000 miles beneath the surface
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered the origin of the sun's magnetic field, which has long remained a mystery. The research indicates that the sun's magnetic field is generated much closer to its surface than previously thought, approximately 20,000 miles beneath. This finding could significantly improve forecasting of space weather and solar activity. The intense magnetic energy of the sun is responsible for solar flares and eruptions of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. These events can create stunning auroras but also disrupt power and communications when directed toward Earth. The new knowledge should improve long-term solar forecasts, allowing scientists to better predict the strength of future cycles. The sun is approaching its peak level of activity in the current 11-year cycle, thus the recent flare-ups have caused auroras in unexpected places and disrupted power and communications.
Researchers have proposed a new theory about the origin of the sun’s magnetic field in a report published in the journal Nature.
A new theory suggests that the source of the sun’s magnetic field is much closer to its surface, which could improve forecasting of space weather and solar activity.
Magnetic fields can be generated about 20,000 miles below the sun’s surface, far closer to its surface than previously assumed. Other models suggested it was much deeper.
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The article contains a few informal fallacies and an appeal to authority. The author states that previous models assumed the sun's magnetic field originates from deep within the celestial body, but this is not presented as a formal argument or source. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority when citing Daniel Lecoanet and Geoff Vasil. However, these fallacies do not significantly detract from the overall quality of the article.
Everything you wanted to know about the solar cycle
Researchers behind an interdisciplinary study have put forth a new theory in a report published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
The model developed by the team could help scientists better understand the 11-year solar cycle and improve the forecasting of space weather.
The sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, approximately 20,000 miles beneath the surface.
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections tend to occur near sunspots, dark patches on the sun that are located near the most intense portions of its shifting magnetic field.
The latest findings about the sun’s magnetic field could help improve long-term solar forecasts and predict periods of extreme solar storms.
Strong solar flares and outbursts earlier this month unleashed severe solar storms that produced auroras in unexpected places and caused an ‘extreme’ G5 geomagnetic storm that reached Earth.
New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, approximately 20,000 miles beneath.
The latest findings could improve long-term solar forecasts, allowing scientists to better predict the strength of future solar cycles.
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No formal fallacies found. There are some informal fallacies in the form of exaggerations and inflammatory rhetoric. The author describes the sun's magnetic field as 'intense' and its effects as 'extreme solar storms', which could be seen as sensational language.
]The sun’s intense magnetic energy is the source of solar flares and eruptions of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. When directed toward Earth, they can create stunning auroras but also disrupt power and communications.
