Where ever the magnetic field has broken free, it forms a pair of
sunspots and a solar Prominence (material dragged along the field
lines). Flares are created when the magnetic field lines become re-attached, releasing tremendous amounts of energy and electrons. Coronal Holes are regions where the magentic field does not loop back, and the hot gas streams away from the sun. |
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About every 11 years, the taffy gets so incredibly wound up, it simply *SNAPS*. The magnetic field lines re-align, and the Sun is seen during a MINIMUM activity stage again. However, NOW, Magnetic North and South have SWITCHED!