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Two Solar Flares Just Erupted on The Sun, Bringing Coronal Mass Ejection

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Two Solar Flares Just Erupted on The Sun, Bringing Coronal Mass Ejection

After a series of eruptions from the sun, Earth may experience auroras in the coming days.

A sunspot called AR2929 sent out two solar flares accompanied by a coronal mass ejection. Although neither is aimed at Earth, the jets currently exploding in space could be glancing at our planet’s atmosphere, which could lead to mild geomagnetic storms.

The first flare occurred on January 18 at 5:44 p.m. ET and was classified as an M1.5-class flare. The second outbreak occurred on January 20 at 6:01 a.m. ET. It’s more powerful, clocked at M5.5. Both are considered moderate-level flares — not the most powerful activity our sun is capable of, but powerful enough to feel its effects on Earth.

For both flares, a beam of X-rays ionized the top of Earth’s atmosphere, causing brief, slight shortwave radio outages; the first over South America and the second over the Indian Ocean.

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A coronal mass ejection (CME), caused by the breaking and reconnection of magnetic field lines, is a massive ejection of up to billions of tons of plasma from the sun’s corona, carrying an embedded magnetic field. These typically occur with solar flares and travel outward from the sun, taking days to reach Earth if they were heading in our direction. If not, they can still give a glimpse. This is what we might see in the two CMEs in AR2929. The resulting geomagnetic storm will be mild: there may be some grid fluctuations, a slight degradation of radio communications, and a slight disruption to space operations.

We may also see auroras when charged particles from the CME collide and interact with Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field, creating a gorgeous light show at high latitudes.

Such flares have become more common as the sun gradually rises to its solar maximum, with peaks in solar activity occurring in 11-year cycles.

This cycle is based on the sun’s magnetic field, which flips every 11 years, with the north and south magnetic poles swapping places. It’s not clear what drives these cycles (recent research has linked it to the 11.07-year planetary alignment), but when the magnetic field is at its weakest, the poles switch, also known as the solar minimum.

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Patterns of behaviour that emerge after trauma

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Patterns of behaviour that emerge after trauma

Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can leave a lasting impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. It can result from a range of events, such as natural disasters, accidents, physical or emotional abuse, or military combat. Trauma can have a significant effect on a person’s behavior and can manifest in various ways. Here are some patterns of behavior that often emerge after trauma:

  1. Hyperarousal: After experiencing trauma, a person may feel constantly on edge, with heightened levels of anxiety and tension. This can manifest as irritability, restlessness, and difficulty sleeping.
  2. Avoidance: Trauma can also cause a person to avoid situations, people, or places that remind them of the traumatic experience. This can lead to social withdrawal, isolation, and a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
  3. Emotional numbness: Trauma can cause a person to feel emotionally disconnected or numb, making it difficult for them to experience positive emotions such as joy or love.
  4. Hypervigilance: A person who has experienced trauma may be hyper-aware of their surroundings and perceive threats where none exist. This can lead to an increased sense of danger, which can trigger anxiety or panic attacks.
  5. Flashbacks: Trauma can cause a person to experience vivid and intrusive memories of the traumatic event. These flashbacks can be triggered by a range of stimuli, such as sights, sounds, or smells.
  6. Guilt and shame: Trauma can cause a person to experience feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame. They may feel responsible for what happened to them, even when it was beyond their control.
  7. Substance abuse: Trauma can lead to the use of drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with difficult emotions. This can quickly become a self-destructive pattern of behavior that exacerbates the trauma.

It’s important to note that not everyone who experiences trauma will display all of these behaviors, and that each person’s response to trauma is unique. However, recognizing these patterns of behavior can help individuals and their loved ones identify when trauma may be a contributing factor to mental and emotional health challenges. Seeking professional support, such as therapy or counseling, can help individuals process their trauma and learn healthy coping mechanisms to manage their behavior.

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