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In September solar activity is expected to be very active. Some theorize a c.m.a will blow away Earth's magnetic field and scorch the hell out the Earth's surface. This could potentially kill billions of people, and create mass drought and famine. So NS, could this be the end of life as we know it, and more importantly could it affect skiing?
also the most that would happen even if this was headed for us would be an interference with electronics and a nice northern lights show for a lot more of the US
just listened to neil degrasse tyson's radio show and he seemed TO NOT GIVE A FUCK.
there was a question about the earth magnetic field and what happens when it shifts from north to south (happened quite a few times in earths history) and there is temporarily NO magnetic field at all. so he didnt adress this exact event, but stated that periods without a magnetic field are on a larger scale not as bad as one might think. and he probably knows about increased sun activity.
so far, life did not have any problems with it and at worst some technological features might not be available for some time.
go watch a few vids on him. he actually was (as far as he can remember) among the first black scientists who were on major TV for his professional opinion back in the day (i think it was actually about another solar storm). he wasnt representing the black community, like "how does the afro-american community feel about this solar storm?". its pretty funny when he tells the story.
idk how far he waters shit down, but i think that brilliant minds can express complicated matters without acting smart via using tons of complicated words.