Solar flares are here, everyone unplug your dryer!


Turns out we have exceptionally high solar activity right now, with a category 4 solar flair expected to impact the planet, potentially affecting satellite communications, electronics and power grids.

Of course, if history is any guide the news is absolutely over excited over this, at best those in the northern states may see pretty lights at night.  I was particularly amused this afternoon at a CNN weather person recommending you unplug your dryer just to be safe.  I mean, is that really the most important appliance in his house?  🤣

Also, kind of off topic, if you have binoculars or a telescope with the right solar filters you can catch a glimpse of the dark spots on the sun associated with this CME.  Amazing to imagine that it is about 15-16x wider than the earth. 

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now to return to solar flare...

I just read an interesting article about the way this can disrupt human behaviour and emotions...

It is not so well commented but solar flares affect our emotions ( Perhaps instead of medication am i specially responsive to character attack because of solar flare ? 😊 Probably i dont take any drug)

Anyway this article enumerate many physiological factors disrupted by solar flare :

https://verybigbrain.com/outside-influences/geomagnetic-storms-and-cognitive-function-linking-solar-activity-to-brain-health/

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Geomagnetic Storm Effects on Biological Systems

With a grasp on the nature and effects of geomagnetic storms, we now turn our focus to the biological realm. While many of the implications of these celestial events are technological, there’s growing evidence and interest in how they might directly or indirectly influence various life forms on Earth. From the navigational patterns of birds to subtle shifts in human physiology, geomagnetic storms leave few corners of the biosphere untouched.

Disruption of Bird Migration and Marine Life Navigation

One of the most well-documented effects of geomagnetic storms in the animal kingdom is their interference with species that rely on Earth’s magnetic field for navigation [2].

Bird Migration

Many migratory bird species possess an innate magnetic compass that aids in their long-distance journeys. During geomagnetic storms, the disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field can lead these birds astray, often causing them to become disoriented and deviate from their traditional migration paths.

Marine Life Navigation

Similarly, several marine species, such as sea turtles and certain fish, rely on geomagnetic cues for navigation, especially during breeding migrations. Disruptions in the magnetosphere can interfere with these cues, affecting the ability of marine animals to reach their desired destinations or breeding grounds.

Potential Impact on Human Physiology

Humans, while not as overtly dependent on Earth’s magnetic field as some species, are not immune to its fluctuations. Some intriguing, albeit sometimes controversial, research has suggested that geomagnetic storms may have a more subtle, yet significant, influence on our physiology.

Altered Melatonin Levels

Melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles, might be influenced by geomagnetic activity. Some studies have shown correlations between geomagnetic storms and altered melatonin production, which can subsequently affect sleep patterns and overall mood.

Sleep Disturbances

Beyond melatonin, there’s some evidence suggesting a direct link between heightened geomagnetic activity and sleep disturbances in sensitive individuals. This is not just about sleep duration, but also sleep quality, with potential implications for cognitive function and mood regulation.

Direct and Indirect Influences on the Brain

The brain, with its intricate web of neural connections and electric activity, is not an unlikely candidate for being affected by geomagnetic fluctuations [3].

Influence on Neural Activity

Some preliminary research has indicated that geomagnetic storms might influence brain wave patterns, particularly in the alpha frequency range. These alterations, while subtle, could potentially impact cognitive processes like attention, memory, and more.

Electromagnetic Sensitivity

There’s a subset of the population that claims heightened sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, a condition sometimes referred to as Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS). While the scientific consensus on EHS is still evolving, it raises questions about whether certain individuals might be more susceptible to the effects of geomagnetic disturbances.

Circadian Rhythm Disruptions

Our internal biological clocks, or circadian rhythms, play a pivotal role in various physiological processes, from sleep to metabolism. The potential influence of geomagnetic storms on melatonin levels, as discussed earlier, can also indirectly affect our circadian rhythms, with cascading effects on overall health and well-being.»

 

 This other article shorter is as interesting :

Solar Flares and Mood Swings: How the Sun Affects Human Physiology

https://synopsis.mcmaster.ca/?p=56493

Apocalyptic?

Probably being bombed out of your home in Chernihiv or Dnipro or Dnipro or Izium or Kharkiv by a war criminal might begin to meet the criteria.

Unstable? The fact that you cannot read your own rantings and ravings and understand why I say about you makes my case.

 

You look for excuse about your behaviour but to no avail...

First nonoise and me we were discussing catastrophic situations refering to NATURAL disasters and our own life experiences , where human preparation and money investment can do a difference...

Apocalyptic?

Probably being bombed out of your home in Chernihiv or Dnipro or Dnipro or Izium or Kharkiv by a war criminal might begin to meet the criteria.

Who is the idiot who now discuss about justifying a war in a solar flare thread ?

At least i am not alone to spoke about wars, except for me they are useless, and for you they are justified...

Unstable? The fact that you cannot read your own rantings and ravings and understand why I say about you makes my case.

Now dear idiot, read all your posts mocking me and asvjerry and all your past posts mocking my posts WITH NO RATIONAL ARGUMENT and i ask you who cannot read his own ranting attacks himself , alone or in gang, against someone me or asvjerry without any rational opposed arguments ?

Me i copy pasted your irrational attacks and i answered them rationally one by one... As i just did about your wars justification propaganda piece above ..

I know you dont and cannot get it... You are born so it seems ...

Why not studying the two articles i just posted about solar flare effects on human emotions ? And stay mute here in this thread...

Go with laoman and brownbear in hibernation ...

 

Who is the idiot who now discuss about justifying a war in a solar flare thread ?

You were the one who insisted on opening that door and going down that road despite the fact that this is an audio forum, not a political flame war forum

All criminals after the last four years of masses controls, giving money to Ukraine and Israelis to entertain ongoing wars, never adressed the grid stability problem... Think about criminals think about those who lead North America...

and I would have been happy not to go down the road, and I tried to point that out.  But you insisted, and your E.E. Cummings buddy said, and I quote:

Welcome to a Public Forum.

No Cover~No Minimum/Maximum

 

Don't like?

 

Don't remain.

so here we are.

and i answered them rationally

You have proved yourself incapable of a rational answer.