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vicethal t1_j3wzro6 wrote

Reply to comment by foofly in Astronomers find 2nd Earth-size planet in intriguing alien solar system by Gari_305

Is there any buildup to a solar flare, or is it just instant lethal radiation? Water's great shielding and aquatic life would still be able to turn amphibious, as long as dry land isn't certain death.

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foofly t1_j3x1k69 wrote

They're known for being stable, but I'm not sure about how flares work.

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Alias_The_J t1_j3y3pfe wrote

According to a recent study, red dwarf flares generally originate away from the equatorial plane, so the frequency of impact may be low on astronomic timescales.

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