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Violent Solar Flares Triggered Life on Earth
| Ana Verayo | | May 24, 2016 06:22 AM EDT |
Astronomers believe that violent solar storms sent energetic solar particles towards Earth, creating a greenhouse effect in the atmosphere, thus making suitable conditions for life.
Poweful 'Superflare' From Sun Could End Life On Earth?
| Ana Verayo | | Dec 09, 2015 06:50 AM EST |
A new study confirmed the existence of "superflares" or multiple layers of solar flares, that are estimated to cause more disastrous effects on the planet.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Takes Spectacular Pictures of the X2.7 Class 'Cinco de Mayo' Solar Flare
| Aishwarya Bhatt | | May 07, 2015 02:55 AM EDT |
On May 5, 2015 the Solar Dynamics Observatory took some specatuclar images of a X2.7 Class "Cinco de Mayo" Solar Flare. The solar flare was seen in all its prime glory at 6:11 pm EDT and the NASA's observatory captured numerous images of the intense solar flare.
Small Solar Eruptions Cause Serious Damage to Planets Without Magnetospheres
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 14, 2015 10:55 AM EDT |
The interplay between the Sun and Earth was crucial for making the planet livable.
Yes, the Sun Also Has Seasons Like the Earth
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 10, 2015 07:51 AM EDT |
The study explains how 'seasonal' changes could help researchers better understand variations in solar wind activity.
The Sun Lights-up the Sky with Solar Flares
| Ana Verayo | | Dec 23, 2014 06:55 AM EST |
This stunning holiday flare was a potentially dangerous wave of solar activity.
Massive Sunspot Unleashes X-Flares Toward Earth
| Ana Verayo | | Nov 12, 2014 06:09 AM EST |
The sunspot was measured at a massive 1.65 billion square miles in size.
Massive Sunspots Shooting X-Class Solar Flares Toward Earth Could Disrupt Technology
| Dino Lirios | | Oct 24, 2014 10:29 PM EDT |
A huge sunspot launching solar flares is currently directed and heading to Earth, with the potential to disrupt technology at any moment.
Earth Could Be Hit By An Intense Solar Storm On Friday The 13th
| Acsilyn Miyazaki | | Jun 12, 2014 01:14 PM EDT |
The sun has unleashed three powerful solar bursts that could hit Earth on Friday the 13th.
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