# Event Details - **Event Name**: Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society presents a talk by Suzana de Souza e Almeida Silva of Sheffield UniversityAbout this EventSolar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our StarThis hybrid meeting is also available online via ZoomTornadoes on Earth are among the most dramatic and powerful events in nature, formed by columns of rapidly rotating air. What may come as a surprise is that similar swirling structures also exist far beyond our planet, including the Sun's atmosphere. On the Sun, these “solar tornadoes” are not made of air, but of extremely hot, electrically charged gas guided by intense, twisted magnetic fields. This magnetic structure allows them to grow to enormous sizes, reaching thousands of times the size of any tornado on Earth and becoming far more energetic. In this talk, we will explore what solar tornadoes are, how they are observed, and why they matter. We will also discuss how they could influence space weather and, in some cases, affect technologies we rely on in everyday life here on Earth.Our speaker Dr Suzana Silva Earned a degree in Physics from the University of Brasília in 2009 and completed a Master’s in Physics at the same institution in 2012. She obtained her PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Göttingen, Germany. Currently she is a Research Associate within the Plasma Dynamics Group (PDG) in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University of Sheffield. She is interested in uncovering essential aspects of the solar atmospheric dynamics by identifying the transport barriers and coherent structures such as vortices in the lower solar atmosphere. The investigations are made by means of realistic MHD simulations complemented by the analysis of data from the active and quiet Sun regions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9cee9240-221e-11f1-8b35-f723b5d21335-rimg-w740-h740-dc171516-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mexborough/solar-tornadoes-powerful-storms-in-our-star/100001985364000169 - **Event Categories**: meetups, nonprofit, performances, art, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 2.88, max: 2.88, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Mexborough - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Mexborough Church Hall - **lat**: 53.4925657 - **long**: -1.2782084 - **full address**: Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/69941a79e4027b97bce499c965d6635d7cee4a983c4142a8f889b0e9927529d7-rimg-w1046-h575-dc793416-gmir.jpg?v=1773765047 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star being held? - **A:** Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star? - **A:** Tickets for Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star are priced at GBP 3 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 3 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star? - **A:** Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star is organized by Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Solar Tornadoes: Powerful Storms in Our Star is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mexborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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