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HBY and Math #16: Solar Superflares

Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
  • Presentation/Lecture
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Aurora
  • Solar Flare
  • Sun
  • Space Weather
  • Heliosphere
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Is there a solar superflare in our future? Ordinary flares are pretty common, especially around Sunspot Maximum. This webinar explores the different sizes and strengths of solar flares, as well as the history of our observations of them and the possible effects they can have on our lives and technology here on Earth.

This webinar is presented by NASA HEAT and delivered by Dr. Sten Odenwald. Below you will find both the original PowerPoint slide deck assembled by Dr. Odenwald and a PDF version of those slides.