Space and Physics
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A video has just been released that shows an epic, fiery tornado. But unlike the whiskey-fueled firenado that raged on in Kentucky last week, this firenado is on the Sun. That's right, the Sun.
The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.It was made from swirling matter on the surface of the Sun and its interactions with powerful solar magnetic forces. Over a span of 40 hours, the tornado formed as ionized particles were tugged and pulled into a whirling tornado structure. The temperature of this blistering feature was a scorching 3 million degrees Celsius (5 million degrees fahrenheit).
The image was taken using a variety of instruments that look at a wide range of wavelengths. Each color represents a different wavelength, making the Sun's dynamic surface appear especially vivid.
You can watch the epic video here.
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