A ____ is believed to occur when energy, stored in a twist in the solar magnetic field above a sunspot, is suddenly released.
A) solar flare
B) supergranule
C) spicule
D) coronal hole
E) none of the above

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This describes a solar flare, which is a sudden burst of radiation from the sun's surface. The energy is released from a twist in the magnetic field, which can cause a sudden and intense surge in energy.

A ____ Is Believed to Occur When Energy, Stored in a Twist