Does The Sun Make A Sound?
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25 Apr 2024
According to The BBC Science Focus, the sun emits sound through pressure waves generated by rising hot gas pockets
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These waves travel at extreme speeds, eventually breaching the solar surface
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The sun's atmosphere resembles boiling water due to this activity
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Sound characteristics vary based on the medium they traverse
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These waves aid in studying the sun's deep interior
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Unfortunately, their wavelengths far exceed human hearing range, measuring hundreds of miles
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Scientists utilise them to glean insights into solar phenomena
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The sun's immense size and activity generate a constant stream of these waves
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They contribute to our understanding of solar dynamics and behaviour over time
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Despite their invisibility and inaudibility to us, they play a crucial role in solar research
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