Scientists Discover Solar Flares Are Much Hotter Than Previously Believed
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Recent research suggests that solar flares are much hotter than previously thought, potentially reaching temperatures of 180 million degrees Fahrenheit due to ions heating up more than electrons, which could improve understanding and protection against solar eruptions.
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