When the core of a star reaches a temperature of about 100 million degrees (K), something new happens in the core. What is this new event?

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At a core temperature of about 100 million degrees Kelvin, a star begins the process of fusing three helium nuclei into carbon, a phase known as the triple-alpha process. This is a key step in the stellar nucleosynthesis that leads to the creation of heavier elements in stars.

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