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Flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions driven by magnetic reconnection

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Solar flares are complex events triggered when magnetic field lines break and snap back to the Sun’s surface. Flare ribbons can reveal otherwise hidden solar explosions, offering a way to identify activity that may not be apparent from the explosions themselves.

Discovered 2026-10-21T16:34:55.822695-07:00 | 2026-10-21T16:34:55.822695-07:00

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  • The reporting highlights flare ribbons as a way to reveal solar explosions that might otherwise go undetected.
  • It connects the visible signatures of flares to magnetic reconnection, a process described as triggering these events.

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2026-10-21T16:34:55.822695-07:00
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