Sólarvörur

Sólarvörur, also known as solar flares, are intense bursts of energy and radiation from the Sun's surface. They occur when magnetic energy that has built up in the solar atmosphere is suddenly released. Solar flares are classified based on their peak X-ray flux, with categories ranging from B (smallest) to X (largest). The energy released can cause significant disturbances in the Earth's ionosphere, affecting radio communications and satellite operations. Solar flares are often accompanied by coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun's corona. These events can have profound effects on space weather and can potentially impact technological systems on Earth. The study of solar flares is crucial for understanding solar activity and its potential impacts on our planet.