Check out this planet that is so close to its star, that when the star has solar flares, the star loses a large amount of its gas, growing a tail like a comet. They have a video explaining the phenomena too.
[Illustration by NASA, ESA, and L. Calçada]
Thanks to Scott for the link.
Perhaps the planet causes turbulence that creates a "solar flare" plasma spout? Sorry...just could not resist since your two postings are in such close proximity, one to the other. Photo (star/planet) and video (water spout) are great!
Posted by: Cop Car | June 30, 2012 at 08:42 AM