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(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.
doc03
(35,431 posts)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
(67,478 posts)is not related to what otherwise happens on earth. will not result in decrease of C02 probably
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)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?
Quackers
(2,256 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,381 posts)sorry...couldn't resist.
mn9driver
(4,429 posts)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
Egnever
(21,506 posts)Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Telcontar
(660 posts)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.