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The Impact of Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections on Earth’s Climate
RJ, Brazil
Faculdade de Ciências Aplicadas da Unicamp, R. Pedro Zaccaria, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil
- 1 RJ, Brazil
- 2 Faculdade de Ciências Aplicadas da Unicamp, R. Pedro Zaccaria, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences·Volume 15 (2025)·Pages 849–868·Published 3 September 2025·DOI10.4236/acs.2025.154043
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Abstract
This paper examines the impact of X flares, sunspots, and other solar phenomena on the Earth’s surface, which contribute to climate anomalies. The analysis focuses on global events and variations. The Earth’s magnetic field protects from solar radiation, which impacts the Northern and Southern Hemispheres differently. Specifically, two years with lower average temperatures, 2008 and 2011, were selected for detailed study. Subsequently, the year 2024, the warmest on record since 1850, was analyzed in the context of these records.
KeywordsX FlaresSunspotsEarth’s TemperatureWeather Anomalies
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