On September 30, 2024, the Sun unleashed a powerful explosion, causing magnetic field lines to break and reconnect in a criss cross pattern. A Sun observing probe was there to watch it unfold, gathering unprecedented data thats helping scientists better understand the mechanism behind solar flares. Using the European Space Agencys Solar Orbiter spacecraft, a team of scientists discovered that solar flares are triggered by initially weak disturbances that grow more violent, similar to avalanches...
