Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496

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Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles. If a flare hits Earth (bottom), some of the charged particles will be diverted by its magnetic field, but neutral particles, high-energy particles, and radiation can penetrate to the surface. Radiation levels in space can be lethal, and raised radiation levels at the surface can damage genetic material, causing mutations. Solar flares also severely disrupt communications via satellite and radio. Here, the distance between the Earth and the Sun is not to scale

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© VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Astrophysical Astrophysics Communications Danger Dangerous Disruption Flares Flaring High Energy Impact Impacting Large Lethal Loop Loops Particles Planetary Planetary Science Powerful Radiation Solar Solar Flare Solar Physics Solar System Solar Wind Space Weather Star Threat

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This artwork titled "Sun, Earth and solar flare" by Victor Habbick Visions/Science Photo Library beautifully captures the awe-inspiring yet dangerous nature of solar flares. The image showcases the Sun, Earth, and a powerful solar flare erupting from the Sun's surface. Solar flares are explosive eruptions in the Sun's atmosphere that release immense amounts of radiation and charged particles into space. In this artwork, we witness the potential threat these flares pose to our planet. While Earth's magnetic field diverts some charged particles away, neutral particles, high-energy particles, and radiation can penetrate through to our surface. The illustration serves as a reminder of the lethal levels of radiation present in space and highlights how raised radiation levels on Earth can damage genetic material leading to mutations. Moreover, these intense flares disrupt vital communications via satellites and radio systems. Although not drawn to scale in terms of distance between Earth and the Sun, this artwork effectively conveys both the power and beauty found within our vast solar system. It emphasizes astrophysical phenomena such as space weather, solar wind dynamics, particle impacts on planetary bodies like ours while showcasing stellar materials at their most dynamic state. Victor Habbick Visions/Science Photo Library has masterfully captured both scientific accuracy and artistic expression with this print - an intriguing visual representation that sparks curiosity about our ever-changing universe.

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