Sources of the Solar Wind

The solar wind originates from different regions and processes on the Sun. The fast solar wind emerges from coronal holes, which are cool, dark areas with open magnetic field lines. The slow solar wind is more variable and is thought to originate from a variety of sources, including the boundaries of coronal holes, active regions, and streamers. Understanding the sources of the solar wind is crucial for predicting space weather and its effects on Earth.

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