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2007-04-26 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Why does the Sun hate US? --Solar peak expected in 2011-2012

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Posted by anonymous2u 2007-04-26 13:06|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It is all the SUVs on the sun causing global warming!!!!

We are all gonna die!!!

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-04-26 14:57|| 2007-04-26 14:57|| Front Page Top

#2 I blame Bush.

Posted by Rambler">Rambler 2007-04-26 15:31|| 2007-04-26 15:31|| Front Page Top

#3 2012, ya say, eh? The Mayans will not find that entertaining! ;-D

Now, a serious question for those who know: How is a "solar cycle" measured? The article points out that the length of time varies, so what determines the start and end of a cycle?

Posted by ExtremeModerate 2007-04-26 17:11|| 2007-04-26 17:11|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm not an expert, but I think that things like CME's (coronal mass ejections) give clues to the cycle. They are a good indicator of the condition of the sun's magnetic field, which also affects sunspots. The exact physics are still uncertain, they are bit of a mystery.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2007-04-26 19:12|| 2007-04-26 19:12|| Front Page Top

#5 The Sun has no effect on the earth's climate, only evil SUV driving Republicans do. Remember, if it's too hot, too cold, or too just right, it's due to Global Climate Change.

Posted by DMFD 2007-04-26 20:34|| 2007-04-26 20:34|| Front Page Top

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