Part of the Sun Broke Off

A part of the Sun broke off, leaving everyone stunned. Astronomers saw a huge plasma filament erupt from the Sun, surprisingly pulling itself apart. And after getting detached, it furiously rotated till it reached the star’s north pole, creating a terrifying vortex, just like a gigantic tornado. But how is it possible for a solar chunk to break apart? What’s the physics behind this intriguing event? Finally, and most importantly, does it mean that a solar tsunami is on its way to hit our planet? These are some critical questions, and to answer them, let’s look at what happens on the Sun step by step.