The Triggering of the 2014 March 29 Filament Eruption

Magnus M. Woods, Satoshi Inoue, Louise K. Harra, Sarah A. Matthews, Kanya Kusano, Nadine M.E. Kalmoni

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Abstract

The X1 flare and associated filament eruption occurring in NOAA Active Region 12017 on SOL2014-03-29 has been a source of intense study. In this work, we analyze the results of a series of nonlinear force-free field extrapolations of the flare's pre- and post-flare periods. In combination with observational data provided by the IRIS, Hinode, and Solar Dynamics Observatory missions, we have confirmed the existence of two flux ropes present within the active region prior to flaring. Of these two flux ropes, we find that intriguingly only one erupts during the X1 flare. We propose that the reason for this is due to tether cutting reconnection allowing one of the flux ropes to rise to a torus unstable region prior to flaring, thus allowing it to erupt during the subsequent flare.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number163
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume860
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 2018
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

Keywords

  • Sun: activity
  • Sun: filaments, prominences
  • Sun: flares
  • Sun: magnetic fields

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