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Although the cause of flares is not completely understood, they are known to be associated with the magnetic field of the Sun. One favored explanation is that they occur when magnetic fields in the Sun pointing in opposite directions interact strongly with each other. Such a situation can be brought about by the churning motion of solar material near the surface, and is more likely during periods of the active sun. Thus, there typically is a correlation between the frequency of flares and the number of sunspots.

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Solar flares occur when energy stored up in the sun's magnetic field is suddenly released, or converted from magnetic energy into heat energy and motion.

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Fluctuations in the sun's magnetic field.

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