The standard flare model in three dimensions. II. Upper limit on solar flare energy — mentioned by superkuh

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:07:00 GMT

It's pretty darn unlikely in our lifetimes. But you'll know about it yourself without anyone needing to tell you before it happens. The energy available to the initial flare and/or associated coronal mass ejection is roughly proportional to the area of the sunspot group. Before there was a "super" flare and/or CME you'd see the sunspot with your unaided eyes. Check out "The standard flare model in three dimensions. II. Upper limit on solar flare energy" and the figure 4 in particular for size to energy reference. https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.2086

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The standard flare model in three dimensions. II. Upper limit on solar flare energy — mentioned by superkuh