Solar Flare (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A massive solar flare knocked out the communication systems of several satellites in orbit around the Earth.
- The astronauts had to take shelter in a protected area of the space station to avoid the radiation from the solar flare.
- Scientists at the observatory were thrilled to witness the solar flare, which was the largest one in over a decade.
- The solar flare caused a spectacular display of the aurora borealis, visible as far south as New York City.
- The radio blackout caused by the solar flare disrupted air traffic control communications for several hours.