Active region
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000040
In solar-terrestrial terms, a localized, transient volume of the solar atmosphere in which plages, sunspots, faculae, flares, etc. may be observed.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000040 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Abbreviation | AR |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-000040",
"term": "Active region",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "In solar-terrestrial terms, a localized, transient volume of the solar atmosphere in which plages, sunspots, faculae, flares, etc. may be observed.",
"abbreviation": "AR",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/active-region/"
}
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