Record Breaking Tidal Disruption Event (IMAGE) University of New Hampshire Caption Artist illustration depicting the record breaking "tidal disruption event" (TDE). The red shows hotter material that falls toward the black hole and generates a distinct X-ray flare. The blue shows a wind blowing from the infalling material. Credit CXC/M. Weiss; X-ray: NASA/CXC/UNH/D. Lin et al, Optical: CFHT Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.