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Solar flare
A solar flare is a sudden brightening observed over the Sun surface or the solar limb, which is interpreted as a large energy release of up to 6 × 1025 joules of energy . The flare ejects clouds of electrons, ions, and atoms through the corona into space. These clouds typically reach Earth a day or two after the event...
Timeline of Events
1989
8.16.1989
A solar flare from the Sun creates a geomagnetic storm that affects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on Toronto's stock market.
2000
7.14.2000
A powerful solar flare, later named the Bastille Day event, causes a geomagnetic storm on Earth.
2005
1.15.2005
An intense solar flare blasts X-rays across the solar system.