Rapid Magnetic Explosions in Space: Explaining Mystery Behind Fast Magnetic Reconnection - SciTechDaily

4/29/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 10 months ago

Researchers identify the physics that enables rapid magnetic explosions in space. When magnetic field lines of opposite directions merge, they create explosions that can release tremendous amounts of energy. The merging of opposing field lines on the sun crea…

ByDartmouth CollegeApril 29, 2022 Solar flares and coronal mass ejections on the sun are caused by magnetic reconnectionwhen magnetic field lines of opposite directions merge, rejoin, and snap apart… [+6856 chars]

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