An explosive release of electromagnetic radiation and huge quantities of charged particles from a small area of the solar surface. Solar flares are marked by a sudden brightening near a Sunspot or prominence. The radiation released includes X-rays and radio waves. Solar flares and CMEs often occur together, but what connections may exist between them is a matter of debate.
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