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coronal shocks

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    Coronal shocks are sudden disturbances or increases in the density and temperature of the solar corona, the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere. These shocks are often triggered by solar flares or coronal mass ejections, which release large amounts of energy and magnetic fields into the corona. The resulting shockwaves can accelerate particles to high energies and generate intense bursts of radiation, such as X-rays and ultraviolet light. Studying coronal shocks is important for understanding the dynamics of the solar atmosphere and its impact on space weather, including its potential to disrupt satellite communications and power grids on Earth.

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