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Scientists analyzing an X9 solar flare that erupted on October 3, 2024, found unusual changes in the sun's atmosphere hours before eruption.

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Who
Louis Seyfritz, New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers
What
Scientists analyzing an X9 solar flare that erupted on October 3, 2024, found unusual changes in the sun's atmosphere hours before eruption.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT · 2h 34m ago
Where
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Why
The analysis revealed a series of changes in the sun's atmosphere, including increasing brightness, rising turbulence, and coordinated oscillations, that offer new clues about how major eruptions begin.
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These findings could significantly improve space weather forecasting, potentially providing Earth with early warnings of solar flares that can disrupt communications, damage satellites, and affect infrastructure.

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