Sun-like Stars May Produce Superflares More Frequently Than Expected
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A new study reveals that powerful superflares, which are tens of thousands of times more intense than typical solar flares, erupt from sun-like stars approximately every 100 years, much more frequently than previously thought. These superflares could have significant impacts on Earth's technological systems and biosphere, though their exact effects remain uncertain. The research, conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, analyzed data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, suggesting that the mechanisms behind solar and stellar flares are consistent across sun-like stars.
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- Observations suggest sun-like stars emit superflares once per century Phys.org
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