File:MoretonWaveAnimation200612.gif

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A moreton wave is a kind of shock wave generated by solar flares on the Sun. Images acquired by Optical Solar Patrol Network (OSPAN) in H-alpha (656.3 nm).

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https://nso.edu/press-release/telescope-spots-solar-tsunami/; images assembled into animated GIF by Huygens 25.

Date

2006-12-06

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NSO/AURA/NSF and USAF Research Laboratory

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Fair use for Moreton wave

The image linked here is claimed to be used under fair use as:

  1. it is a scientifically significant photo of a solar phenomenon;
  2. it is of much lower resolution than the original (copies made from it will be of very inferior quality)
  3. the photo is only being used for informational purposes.
  4. Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because it shows the phenomenon depicted in this article and how it has a significant impact on the Sun to the general public. Huygens 25 12:45, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

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