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No. There will be solar flares in 2012 - there are flares every year, even the last couple of years during the depth of the deepest solar minimum in the last century - but solar flares do not "attack the Earth".
It is possible that a massive solar flare could cause communications outages, or damage satellites, or cause spectacular auroras - but that could happen ANY time. There were a few satellites damaged by solar flares during the last solar max, in 2002, but the doom-sayers were wrong about that one, too.
What else can I help you with?
Is a solar flare the same thing as a sun flare?
Yes, a solar flare and a sun flare are the same thing. They refer to sudden releases of energy in the sun's atmosphere that can cause disturbances on Earth.
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
Can a solar flare stop the Earth's rotation?
No, a solar flare cannot stop the Earth's rotation. Solar flares are bursts of energy and particles from the Sun and do not have the capability to alter the rotation of our planet. Earth's rotation is influenced by gravitational forces, primarily from the Sun and Moon.
What effect does the sun have on the solar system?
even though the sun looks small, it is very big and sends solar flares. if a flare hits earth, it will be violently bombarded. scientists, like me, believe that might happen next year (2012).
What is a sun spot or a sun flare?
a sunspot is a area on the sun's atmosphere a solar flare is a very hot surface of the sun. -stephanie kinghorn- a sunspot is a area on the sun's atmosphere a solar flare is a very hot surface of the sun. -stephanie kinghorn- a sunspot is a area on the sun's atmosphere a solar flare is a very hot surface of the sun. -stephanie kinghorn- a sunspot is a area on the sun's atmosphere a solar flare is a very hot surface of the sun. -stephanie kinghorn- a sunspot is a area on the sun's atmosphere a solar flare is a very hot surface of the sun. -stephanie kinghorn-
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.
How do solar flares affect communication?
A solar flare is a huge explosion that occurs on the surface of the sun. These explosions emit large amounts of radioactive material into space that can find its way to Earth. This radioactive material thrown from the sun during a solar flare can interfere with the magnetic fields of Earth, according to NASA.
Why do people think the world wil end in 2012?
people think the world will end in 2012 because the end of the mayan calendar and a allignment with the sun and the centre of the milkyway causing a sun flare to wipe out humanity
How has the study of the sun improved your understanding of auroras?
When the sun sends off a solar flare, the flare eventually reaches the earth's atmosphere, (after about 16 and a half hours). This then charges the particles in the atmosphere. The Earth's magnetic field then channels the particles to the north and south poles. They then react with the gases in the iosphere. Create moving, colourful lights, or auroras. So by studying the sun, which is related to auroras, we can improve our understanding of the sun.
How has the study of the sun improved your understanding of aurora's?
When the sun sends off a solar flare, the flare eventually reaches the earth's atmosphere, (after about 16 and a half hours). This then charges the particles in the atmosphere. The Earth's magnetic field then channels the particles to the north and south poles. They then react with the gases in the iosphere. Create moving, colourful lights, or auroras. So by studying the sun, which is related to auroras, we can improve our understanding of the sun.
What is the sudden explosion near a sunspot?
A sudden explosion near a sunspot is known as a solar flare. This is a burst of energy and radiation released by the Sun that can cause disruptions in the Earth's atmosphere and affect our technology.
What is the burst of energy from the sun called?
The burst of energy from the sun is called a solar flare. These are sudden releases of magnetic energy on the sun's surface that can cause disruptions to technology and communication on Earth.
