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whats the difference between prominences, solar flares, and CME's?
Solar prominences are large, bright features that can be seen on the edge of the sun's disk. They are made up of hot, dense plasma (ionized gas) that is held in place by magnetic fields.
Solar flares are caused by sudden releases of energy from the sun's magnetic field. This can happen when the magnetic field lines become twisted and tangled, releasing a burst of radiation and particles.
Solar flares can have a range of effects on Earth, including disrupting satellite and radio communications, causing power outages, and creating auroras in the sky.
A coronal mass ejection is a large release of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun into space. CMEs can travel at speeds of up to 3 million miles per hour and can cause geomagnetic storms when they interact with Earth's magnetic field.
Scientists study solar phenomena using a variety of tools and techniques, including telescopes that can observe different wavelengths of light, spacecraft that can fly close to the sun, and computer simulations to model and understand the complex processes involved.