While we don’t need to worry about a solar storm event on a day to day basis, it’s important to keep the possibility of one in mind. The effects could be extremely disruptive and this is where prepping could come in handy. Here's everything you need to know about solar storms:
Astronomers pay particularly close attention to solar flares, which are sudden, intense and rapid variations in the sun’s brightness. These fairly common occurrences happen when magnetic energy that has built up in the solar atmosphere suddenly releases.
A solar flare contains high-energy photons and particles that are equivalent to millions of 100-megaton hydrogen bombs exploding at once. While regular solar flares are not a danger to Earth, extreme events, or solar storms, could be catastrophic to our way of life.
According to a study published in the journal Space Weather in 2012, there is a 12 percent chance (or, one in eight chance) that Earth will experience a catastrophic solar event within the next decade. This “megaflare” could disrupt or destroy modern technology.
The last recorded megaflare occurred in September 1859. Known as the Carrington Event, this enormous solar flare is named for astronomer Richard Carrington, who recorded his observations of the huge solar storm.
Although the lights were indeed beautiful, the Carrington Event caused all kinds of disruption. Telegraph stations caught on fire, and communication outages occurred on a scale never seen before.
In 1989, a geomagnetic storm – not as powerful as the Carrington Event — caused Canada’s Hydro-Quebec power grid to fail, leaving millions of people without power for up to nine hours.
According to a 2008 report from the National Research Council (NRC), a Carrington-like event could cost up to $2 trillion of damage within a year, and full recovery could take up to a decade.
In addition to communication disruption, the event would adversely affect all aspects of modern life, including transportation, financial systems, government services. The distribution of water, food and medications would be halted.
Do you think it’s likely for a solar storm to occur?
Article Source: Off The Grid News
Nothing we are doing on earth is affecting the sun. God controls the sun.
Scientists knew in the 1960’s that the sun is getting hotter..this may have something to do with a warmer climate..In this part of Alaska..we seem to be receiving more wind..sometimes it is an icy cold gusty wind..possibly a solar wind. Canadian Natives claim that within a week or so, following more active Northern Lights..they receive this cold wind..this was discovered many years ago..
Let’s see anyone blame this on a political party….I’m sure they will try…BUT!
It is possible, but Father God can make it ok.
Not the same thing at all!
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