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If you mean the Earth's magnetic field then no. It could disrupt it temporarily and cause problems but as the Earth's magnetic field is thought to be generated by the molten iron core of the Earth, a solar flare wouldn't be able to permanently destroy the field.
answ2. Please ignore any suggestion that the nickel - iron core of the Earth has anything to do with the Earth's magnetism. The inner core probably has a temp of around 5700 deg, (the temp of the Sun's surface!) hugely in excess of the Curie Point of iron!
The earths magnetic field is generated by electrical currents in the magma, running roughly parallel to the equator. There may be several such currents, and we see the net effect.
The solar wind ordinarily contributes a few % of the magnetic field. But in a solar storm, could easily reverse it for a period. Hopefully to revert to that of magmatic origin.
Solar storms have in the past destroyed power grids, and telephone systems. GPS would be unreliable during a major event.
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How does a sun flare effect earth and other planets?
solar flare... sends out a blast of magnetic field, it has been known to cause power outages on the planet of Earth
What role does Earth magnetic field play in cosmic ray bombardment?
The magnetic field of Earth is the reason why humans are still around today. It plays the role of attracting the cosmic rays, such as a solar flare for example, and deflects off the surface of the atmosphere. Hence why we have such thing as the aurora borealis or 'Northern Lights'. It shows that activity that the magnetic field is having with the cosmic ray. If we did not have our magnetic field, Earth would have been scorched by a solar flare a long time ago.
What happens when a solar flare hits earth?
The last answer 'the earth is goin to explode because dats something coming from the sun fast' is absolutely rubbish! The solar flare is harmless to Earth because Earth has its own magnetic field so that the solar flare will do very little harm to Earth. After all, the Earth didn't explode on 24/1/2012, when the flare pass earth. The solar flare passing Earth's atmosphere at the two poles (where the magnetic field is close to ground) at high speed creates polar light. It also cause some disturbance to electrical transmission through space and aviation. Astronauts out of Earth's magnetic field, however, have to take measures to prevent direct exposure to the flare. But even there isn't a magnetic field for Earth, like Mars, matter will only evaporate into space, the planet will not explode.
Could a solar flare destroy the earth?
It could destroy the earth, if it was a super flare. The next solar flare is in 2011 or 2012, but it wont harm the earth. It will mess up radios tough.
Will the Earth burn if there were a solar flare?
No. Solar flares are a common occurrence. Earth's magnetic field protects us from the worst of it. The greatest danger is that an especially powerful solar flare could knock out satellites and damage electrical systems.
Can a solar blast destroy earth?
a giant solar flare could technically destroy earth, but a solar flare could not get that large. however, theoretically, before our sun "dies," it will expand and destroy the earth.
Would a solar flare affect starting you car?
That is highly unlikely. Earth's magnetic field prevents the effects of solar flares from coming close to the surface in all but the most severe instances.
Could a solar flare destroy earth?
Yes, super flares can destroy the Earth. And they can happen at any time, even now.
What is the link with the northern lights and a compass?
The formal term for the "northern lights" is "Aurora Borealis". To answer your question, the light show happens when a solar flare hits Earths MAGNETIC field. Without Earths magnetic field, there would be no northern light, nor would compasses be at all useful- THAT is how they are linked. God, I'm such a nerd. Would you believe I'm only 12 years old?
What eruptions occur when loops in sunspot regions connect?
solar flairs or coronal mass ejections the "loops" are formed by the charge plasma fallowing the field lines of the sun's electromagnetic field. the loops are caused by the binding up and distortion of the magnetic field due to asymmetric rotation of the sun. The the EM field stores energy in the "loops". when the field becomes stressed the field breaks and releases its stored energy.
Why didn't life evolve on moon?
no liquid waternot enough gravity to hold an atmospheresmall size allowed moon to cool too fast and completely solidify, losing most of magnetic fieldsolar flare radiation not deflected by weak magnetic field causing any primitive life that might have evolved to be killedetc.
How big is the hole in Earth's magnetic field and how can it be harmful if a solar flare comes in 2011 or 2012?
There is no hole in Earth's magnetic field. Fluctuations in the magnetosphere occur regularly depending on the strength of the solar wind. Both the magnetosphere and the upper atmosphere block most of the proton flow from solar flares (as well as the ever-present "cosmic rays"). To cause a problem for living things on the planet, the atmosphere would have to be much thinner, and the Earth's magnetic field a small fraction of its current strength. The ISS space station is specially shielded as well (as any future Moon bases must be). The idea that some "solar flare catastrophe" could result in the foreseeable future is mostly pseudoscience and fear-mongering by misguided individuals.
