At various Catastrophism posts I have mentioned that I have found what may be a pattern of increased and decreased geophysical activity for the past few centuries. These include:
1783 to 1815 (Laki Fissure in Iceland, New Madrid EQs 1811-12; Tambora among others);
1883 to 1911 (Krakatao 1883; Charleston EQ 1886; Caribbean Plate volcanoes 1902—Pelee in Martinique, St Vincent, Santa Maria in Guatemala and several others; San Francisco EQ 1906; Katmai/Novarupta volcano 1911.
1982 to ???? Mt. St. Helens, Pinatubo 1991, great Indonesian EQ and Tsunami 2005, and Japan 2011, Nepal EQ and ???
While researching some of this, I am working on a scientific historic novel about the 1902 Caribbean Plate cycle, I became aware that when something especially severe happens, it is not uncommon for other earth phenomena to be recorded at some distance. For example the Great Lisbon EQ and tsunami which killed 50,000 people there, was followed within the month by the worst EQ recorded in Boston, MA, since European settlement.
Our current solar phenomena should not be too surprising. When I took astronomy 55 years ago, we were taught that there were solar spot cycles of roughly 11, 22, and 88 years. Since there were record droughts in the early 1930s, I expected we would have record weather events in the 2000 teens and 20s. Looks like that is happening. Part of the terrible Syria problem is that they had experienced years of severe drought which caused migration to the cities and severe dissatisfaction with government of Assad. Then there are our forest fires and the California drought.
I certainly remember the severe weather (cold, snow, ice, floods) we had for several years after Pinatubo. Pennsylvania was shut down for several days with 3 feet of snow. Was the trigger for the SUV craze. I also remember enjoying many beautiful sunsets.
A final thought. I met a retured Naval captain the other day. He told me that the Naval authorities at Norfolk are very concerned about rising sea water levels there and occurring and future impact on our naval bases. Here is a link that discusses the issue. There is an interesting map showing impact of water levels on Norfolk naval/military facilities.
http://io9.com/the-pentagon-wants-to-tackle-climate-change-but-cong-1581721471
Interesting, I’ve heard of the 11 year solar cycle of course and the 22 year one from old radio books from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. I remember one Freeper mentioned an 88 year ole, maybe it was you. I think the 22 year old is the Sun’s pole shift IIRC, but what is the 88 year one? BTW, it is interesting how weather influenced history. Washington fought the American Revolution during the Little Ice Age and the Hudson froze then which helped him move arms around the Staten Island and New York City area.