coronal mass ejections
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Sun Unleashes Solar Eruption at Earth During Long Flare
By Tariq Malik published
A solar eruption aimed at Earth on Feb. 9, could spark auroras later this week.
Sun's 2013 Solar Storm Peak Expected to Hit Century Low
By Elizabeth Howell published
The sun's 11-year solar weather cycle is expected to hit its peak in 2013, but may fizzle compared to past events.
Solar Eruption May Boost Northern Lights Displays Tonight
By Tariq Malik published
A wave of solar particles from the sun may amp up the northern lights displays on Earth Monday night (Oct. 8).
Eureka! 'Light Bulb' Solar Storm Erupts from Active Sun
By Space.com Staff published
The rounded coronal mass ejection was released by the sun on Aug. 20, 2012.
Super-Fast Sun Eruption Spotted by NASA Spacecraft
By Space.com Staff published
The coronal mass ejection traveled between 1,800 and 2,200 miles per second.
Solar Flares Fire Double Sun Storm at Earth
By Space.com Staff published
The flares unleashed two coronal mass ejections that hit Earth on June 16.
Spectacular Solar Flare Erupts From the Sun
By Tariq Malik published
The solar flare kicked up a massive explosion of super-heated magnetic plasma.
Solar Eruptions Linked to Giant Loops of Super-Hot Plasma
By Charles Q. Choi published
The trigger for explosive solar flares may be found.
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