Posted on Sep 2, 2016
The Carrington event of 1859 - the largest solar flare ever recorded.
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The Solar storm of 1859—known as the Carrington Event—was a powerful geomagnetic solar storm during solar cycle 10 (1855–1867). A solar coronal mass ejection hit Earth's magnetosphere and induced one of the largest geomagnetic storms on record, September 1–2, 1859. The associated "white light flare" in the solar photosphere was observed and recorded by English astronomers Richard C. Carrington (1826–1875) and Richard Hodgson (1804–1872).
Studies have shown that a solar storm of this magnitude occurring today would likely cause more widespread problems for a modern and technology-dependent society. The solar storm of 2012 was of similar magnitude, but it passed Earth's orbit without striking the planet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859
https://youtu.be/BZDg_QiJynY
Studies have shown that a solar storm of this magnitude occurring today would likely cause more widespread problems for a modern and technology-dependent society. The solar storm of 2012 was of similar magnitude, but it passed Earth's orbit without striking the planet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859
https://youtu.be/BZDg_QiJynY
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I knew about the 11 year sunspot activity cycle but was not aware of this Ubber one. The Good thing when this one happened the only communications available was the Telegraph which is a pretty hardy system. These days it would be very problematic depending on how much of the Atmosphere was affected.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
Could be very devastating to say the least. Many people would not know how to function if something like this was to happen.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT John " Mac " McConnell - That is what I'm thinking. Same effect as EMP. Reek Havoc on Satellites, IC Chips and I don't know that there is that much old timey Tube Equipment around but I know I would be very Popular being I learned with some Ancient Tools.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
Very true PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Even the new vehicles today would not work. I have an old school 1973 suburban 4x4 ready if it does happen. One never knows what might transpire. At least I know how to work on it. Parts are easy to come by.
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You know how telecom companies like to blame sunpots? Yeah, imagine EVERY telecom and cable company doing this, just for starters......
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
When I was a CATV tech back in the early to mid 80's. Every March and October sunspots would wash out the earth stations 10 meter satellite dish for a few minutes. Happened every year.. Technology is much better now..
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