Posted on 06/05/2009 11:33:51 AM PDT by TaraP
A contemporary repetition of the [1859] event would cause significantly more extensive (and possibly catastrophic) social and economic disruptions,” the researchers conclude.
When the sun is in the active phase of its 11-year cycle, it can unleash powerful magnetic storms that disable satellites, threaten astronaut safety, and even disrupt communication systems on Earth.
The worst storms can knock out power grids by inducing currents that melt transformers.
Impacts would be felt on interdependent infrastructures with, for example, potable water distribution affected within several hours; perishable foods and medications lost in 12-24 hours; immediate or eventual loss of heating/air conditioning, sewage disposal, phone service, transportation, fuel resupply and so on,” the report states.
Interesting Article- The world would be in darkness and this is also spoke about in End Time Events surrounding the 2nd Coming of Christ.
John Hagee, also, preached on the solar storm. Didn’t realize Perry thinks the trib started in fall 2008. It started then for me also - w/election day results and peace was taken away!
There certainly would be chaos like never before. But I would imagine that, over time, people would learn to communicate, at least on a local level, like people did before there was any technology. And, considering that most people live in densely-populated areas, or at least not in isolation, if a lot of people went missing all at once, the people not missing would know about it.
Agree..If you have time listen to the 3 part series he did on Youtube it realy is good based on biblical prophecy.
We are to be looking forward to it and know the season.
Ping...
And there have been these same solar storms before and everyone was present and accounted for.
Why didn’t I think of that? Men know everything!
Well, one thing is certain, we cross the galactic plane in 2012.
NOT BY FIRE, BUT BY ICE...
From http://icecap.us/images/uploads/solarcyclestory.pdf:
“The sun undergoes cyclical changes that appear to correlate with temperatures. The current cycle 23 appears to be the longest in at least a century and may project to quieter subsequent cycles and cooling temperatures ahead.”
From http://www.warwickhughes.com/agri/Solar_Arch_NY_Mar2_08.pdf:
“The Holocene, the period we are in now, is tracking along with three of the four previous interglacials. Of those three, if the Holocene ends up being like the Eemian, then we may have up to 3,000 years of Little Ice Age-like conditions before we plunge into the next glacial period. If not, then the plunge could start any time now.”
Read your Bible...
Prophecy did not happen until Israel became her own Nation in 1948...One was left means just what it says..One was left.
Do you have Proof that the two standing by the well, were standing there on a Bright Sunny Day?
Is that a joke?
Do you have a link to it?
No man knoweth the hour or day...
Keep guessing though and good luck.
I am skeptical about solar flares destroying all communications but possible disruption is very possible.
Electro Magnetic Pulse, however is another altogether possible event that would “fry” almost all solid state devices. TV, Radio, Autos, and power Generation control devices.
This would not remove citizens from the earth as some see the Rapture happening. A Nuke would, and I have thought about that as a possible explanation of the disappearance of the Church.
When someone tells me they know how the future is going to unfold their credibility goes out the window.
We are not in control, we cannot predict the future, and no one has that type of knowledge. Except our Creator.
I never though of the Bible as a Joke...but most of your replies are..no dis-respect intended.
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