Summary:
- Solar eruptions, also known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are massive bursts of plasma and magnetic fields that are ejected from the Sun's atmosphere.
- These eruptions can have a significant impact on Earth's magnetic field, leading to geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellite communications, power grids, and even cause auroras.
- Researchers have discovered that the origin of these solar eruptions can be traced to specific regions on the Sun, known as "limbs," where the magnetic field is particularly complex and dynamic.