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science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Tree Rings Uncover Massive Solar Storm from 14,000 Years Ago

Tree rings from ancient Scots pine trees in the French Alps have revealed evidence of the largest-known solar storm, which occurred 14,300 years ago during the last Ice Age. The solar storm, characterized by a burst of energetic particles from the sun, would have caused significant damage to satellites and electricity grids if it had occurred today. The storm resulted in a spike in radiocarbon levels detected in the tree rings, indicating the absorption of high-energy particles into the trees' tissue. The study highlights the potential catastrophic impact of solar storms on modern society, including nationwide blackouts, damage to satellites, and radiation risks to astronauts and aviation.

via Yahoo News|
#ancient#catastrophic#radiocarbon
natural-disasters2 years ago

Devastating Storm in Libya Claims Thousands of Lives in Catastrophic Flooding

More than 2,000 people are feared dead in Libya after severe flooding caused by Storm Daniel. The head of Libya's eastern parliament-backed government announced the death toll, describing the situation as catastrophic and unprecedented. The number of deaths has not been independently verified, and phone lines were down in the affected areas. Footage on social media shows submerged cars and collapsed buildings. The storm, which developed into a tropical-like cyclone known as a medicane, has caused hospitals to be evacuated and is expected to move east towards northern Egypt.

via CNN|
#catastrophic#emergency#flooding
natural-disasters2 years ago

Scientists warn of possible eruption of Europe's dangerous 'supervolcano'.

The Campi Flegrei supervolcano in Italy is showing signs of potential eruption for the first time since 1538, with its crust becoming weaker and more prone to rupturing, according to a new study. The consequences of an eruption could be catastrophic, with the potential to unleash tsunamis, toxic ash and sulphur that could cause global winter for years, killing crops and causing mass extinctions. While scientists say a gigantic eruption is not inevitable, they warn that the 1.5 million people living above the volcano complex should be prepared for all outcomes.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#catastrophic#eruption#italy