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The Sun is covered in geysers of superheated gas

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The serene glowing disc in the sky is actually violently trembling. Millions of spicules, which are essentially towering supersonic geysers of superheated gas, constantly erupt from the solar surface, creating a chaotic and terrifyingly active atmosphere.

The Sun is covered in geysers of superheated gas
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