Solar activity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009023
The dynamic processes occurring on the Sun, including sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, which vary over an approximately 11-year cycle. These phenomena emit radiation and energetic particles that can influence Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere. Solar activity is monitored by observatories worldwide.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009023 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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