For astronomy class, please answer this question comprehensively thank you. We have detected a sudden minor increase...

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For astronomy class, please answer this question comprehensivelythank you.
We have detected a sudden minor increase in the solar wind fromthe Sun. The density and speed of material headed towards Earth hasincreased at a slow rate. Shortly before this satellites in orbitof the Sun noted a large loop of material arcing from the surfaceof the Sun which then fell back onto the Sun. Identify and explainwhat type of solar event has just been described. Are the dangersfrom this solar event more likely to damage satellites,ground-based power grids, and/or unprotected astronauts.

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The solar event just mentioned is a solar prominence A prominence is a large bright gaseous feature extending outward from the Suns surface often in a loop shape Prominences are anchored to the Suns See Answer

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