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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