When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms

Nov. 20, 2024
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A solar flare erupts from the sun's surface in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers.