Prehistoric Solar Flare

[TC Talks]

This one should set the preppers off something good...

Massive prehistoric solar storm is warning for Earth, researchers say

In a study released Monday, researchers identified what appears to be the largest solar storm to hit Earth, estimated to be larger than the Carrington Event by an order of magnitude. The storm occurred 14,300 years ago, but is evidence of a yet unknown dimension of the sun’s extreme behavior and hazards to Earth.

“It’s clear that if one of these events [occurred] today … this would be quite destructive on our energy network and also internet network,” said Edouard Bard, lead author of the study. “This would really freeze, in fact, all communications and [travel] would be totally disrupted.”

[paul8539]

On average, how often do these things occur? Can the scientists come up with a prediction?

[Marcus]

Is it true that both the years 2024 and 2025 are going to have very high solar activity?

[Turkeytop]

Is it true that both the years 2024 and 2025 are going to have very high solar activity?

This solar cycle has been surprising. Before it began, the experts were predicting it would be one of the weakest in centuries.