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Quackers

(2,256 posts)
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:14 PM Jul 2015

Scientists: Sun's irregular 'heartbeat' could mean future freeze

(CNN)Scientists have made a discovery about the sun's "heartbeat" that they say indicates that Earth's Northern Hemisphere will experience a deep freeze in 15 years.

The sun has a "solar heartbeat," or cycle of activity, that produces energy that causes sunspots and solar flares. Scientists at Northumbria University in northeast England developed a model that illustrates the history of these heartbeats and that predicts there will be irregularities in them. The model suggests that solar activity will fall by 60% during the 2030s.

More at link:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/13/world/sun-irregular-heartbeat-ice/index.html

Once peer reviewed, this could go a long way in helping our species plan for future catastrophic events.

ETA: From the article

He said the research shouldn't give anyone the idea that because the weather may cool, climate change is not something to be worried about.

This isn't some RW talking point trying to debunk global warming. This was a study that I found interesting and thought I would share with the community.

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Scientists: Sun's irregular 'heartbeat' could mean future freeze (Original Post) Quackers Jul 2015 OP
So there goes the global warming theory? doc03 Jul 2015 #1
Not at all. Quackers Jul 2015 #2
not really, the sun is an external thing over which we have no control, and what it does msongs Jul 2015 #4
Oh, dear. An irregular heartbeat. SheilaT Jul 2015 #3
I think it's seeing "spots". Quackers Jul 2015 #5
"If they go and fuck up the sun!!" A HERETIC I AM Jul 2015 #7
Poor reporting. No such thing will happen. mn9driver Jul 2015 #6
Soon to be the most quoted article by the GOP Egnever Jul 2015 #8
Followed by: Thanks Obama!! Marie Marie Jul 2015 #9
I am disappointed by the heads in the sand approach Telcontar Jul 2015 #10
I told them not to bomb the moon but did they listen? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Warren DeMontague Jul 2015 #11

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
2. Not at all.
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:25 PM
Jul 2015

It just amazing the many things that were are able to track and predict. Finding out about this possible deep freeze in 15 years so far in advance just helps us plan and prepare better. It doesn't negate the long-term issues of global warming.

msongs

(67,336 posts)
4. not really, the sun is an external thing over which we have no control, and what it does
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:27 PM
Jul 2015

is not related to what otherwise happens on earth. will not result in decrease of C02 probably

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
3. Oh, dear. An irregular heartbeat.
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:25 PM
Jul 2015

Doesn't sound good. Is the sun having a panic attack? Is it likely to go into full cardiac arrest? Is it seeing a cardiologist regularly?

mn9driver

(4,417 posts)
6. Poor reporting. No such thing will happen.
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:29 PM
Jul 2015

Even at the extremes, solar activity has only a very minor effect on climate. This has been looked at pretty thoroughly:


http://www.skepticalscience.com/grand-solar-minimum-barely-dent-AGW.html

 

Telcontar

(660 posts)
10. I am disappointed by the heads in the sand approach
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 12:43 AM
Jul 2015

Isn't this what climate deniers are accused of?

The last Maunder Minimum was the mid 1600s to early 1700s, a period known for extremely cold winters. Don't dismiss this.

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