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Moreton wave

chromospheric signature of a large-scale solar coronal shock wave. generated by solar flares, discovered by Gail Moreton and Harry E. Ramsey in 1959
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Moreton wave

Summary

Moreton wave has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Moreton wave is a type of shock wave[2].
  • Moreton wave's has cause is recorded as solar flare[3].
  • Moreton wave's speed is recorded as {'unit': 'Q3674704', 'amount': '+1000'}[4].

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Definition and Type

Moreton wave is a type of shock wave[2].

Why It Matters

Moreton wave has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2BjHzs
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    Has cause → solar flare
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