I WONDER - What Is A Solar Flare?

Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation from the sun, caused by the release of magnetic energy. They vary in size and can affect satellites and radio signals on Earth, though they do not harm humans directly.

What are solar flares and how do they occur?

What causes solar flares?

Describe the size range of solar flares.

Explain why solar flares do not harm humans on Earth.

How do solar flares affect satellites in space?