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Sunspot maximum

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009391

The period in the solar cycle when the number of sunspots observed on the sun's surface reaches its highest point. This peak activity is associated with increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can impact Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere. The solar cycle typically lasts approximately 11 years.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009391
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSolar cycle; Sunspot minimum
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009391",
  "term": "Sunspot maximum",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The period in the solar cycle when the number of sunspots observed on the sun's surface reaches its highest point. This peak activity is associated with increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can impact Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere. The solar cycle typically lasts approximately 11 years.",
  "see_also": [
    "Solar cycle",
    "sunspot minimum"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sunspot-maximum/"
}

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