Tidal disruption event (representation) (IMAGE) Syracuse University Caption Artist's representation of a tidal disruption event (a star being torn apart by a black hole). Credit Credit- NASA / CXC / M. Weiss Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.