transient events

Transient events are temporary, often dramatic phenomena that occur unexpectedly across various systems, such as in technology, nature, or the universe. Examples include brief power outages, sudden flashes of light, or short-lived astronomical occurrences like supernovae. They differ from ongoing processes because they happen quickly and then disappear, leaving little or no lasting change. Scientists study these events to learn more about the underlying systems and conditions that cause them, providing insight into dynamic processes that are otherwise hidden during their fleeting appearance.