Sun Trivia : Huge ‘Eiffel tower’ in the Sun
What is huge ‘Eiffel tower’ in the Sun ?
It's sometimes about several earth diameters high.
It is a magnetic storm on the Sun which appears to be a very bright spot and a gaseous surface eruption.
However, the actual ejection occurs thousands of miles from the surface of the Sun in the photosphere, corona, and chromosphere.
We also hear another word, "Solar prominence" (also known as a filament) which is an arc of gas that erupts from the surface of the Sun.
The gases are held in place above the Sun's surface by strong magnetic fields. At some point the magnetic band "snaps", spewing the gas and solar material into space
Solar Storm and Space Weather - Frequently Asked Questions from NASA
Solar Storm and Space Weather - Frequently Asked Questions from NASA