Visualization of a Solar Tsunami (IMAGE)

National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Visualization of a Solar Tsunami

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This visualization of a computer model simulation shows a solar tsunami, which is initiated at the equator. As the tsunami travels toward the poles it buoys the toroidal magnetic fields (white lines) traveling deeper in the solar interior. As these bands are lifted to the surface, they erupt as sunspots on the solar surface.

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©UCAR Visualization: Mausumi Dikpati, NCAR

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