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How are solar flares related to sunspots?

Answer 1

Joseph Allen

Sunspots
Sunspots are dark spots that you see on the Sun.

Solar flares
When the Sun suddenly appears much brighter then the bright spots you see are called Solar flares.

[P.S. : They both have an impact on how the sun appears]

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Answer 2
Matthew Arnold
Since sunspots are areas of intense magnetic activity on the surface of the Sun that release magnetic energy stored there, solar flares and sunspots are closely related. Strong magnetic fields in sunspots can cause the formation of loops, which in turn can cause solar flares when the magnetic energy is released explosively.
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