Flare (disambiguation) facts for kids
A flare is a device that produces brilliant light and intense heat without explosion, used for lighting, signaling, decoration or as aerial defense countermeasure
Flare may also refer to:
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Astronomy
- Flare star, a variable star that can undergo unpredictable dramatic increases in brightness for a few minutes
- Satellite flare, a phenomenon caused by the reflective surfaces on satellites
- Solar flare, an eruption of plasma from the surface of the sun
Aviation
- Flare (countermeasure), an aerial countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles
Culture and arts
- Flares, a style of trousers sometimes referred to as "flares"
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