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The ecology of prominencesThe paper discusses the roles of prominences in the solar scheme. Attention is given to classifications and the ways in which prominences exist: hydrostatic support, ballistic support, and magnetic support. In the case of ballistic support, surges are differentiated from sprays which involve the ejection of material that is already above the solar surface. Discussion also covers filimets and fibrils and the conditions for their appearance. It is proposed that most flares originate in prominence instabilities. In addition supergranulation is covered, noting the network is not seen on the boundary of unipolar regions. It is concluded that prominences play a critical role in flares and field reconnection, and the evolution of solar magnetic fields.
Document ID
19790062082
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Zirin, H.
(Big Bear Solar Observatory Pasadena, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Physics of solar prominences; Colloquium
Location: Oslo
Country: Norway
Start Date: August 14, 1978
End Date: August 18, 1978
Accession Number
79A46095
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-76-21132
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-002-034
Distribution Limits
Public
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