No one knows what happened. Other comets have mysteriously flared up far from the sun. The Sun and Solar System Debris . Apparently comets harbor considerable pent-up energy. If proximity to the sun is not required to stimulate gas releases or chemical reactions, comets may have their own energy agenda.
Comets seem to be little more than chunks of dirty ice.
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