I'm a freelance geologist working mostly in the Eastern Alps. I graduated in 2007 with a project studying how permafrost, that´s frozen soil, is reacting to the more visible recent changes of the alpine environment. Studying therefore old maps, photographs and reports, I became interested in the history of geology and how early geologists figured out how earth works, blogging about it in my spare time. Living in one of the classic areas of early geological research, I combine field trips with th
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree-rings. The radiocarbon spike was caused by a massive solar storm, the biggest ever identified.
The tree trunks, which are subfossils—remains whose fossilization process is not complete—were sliced into tiny single tree-rings. Analysis of these samples identified an unprecedented spike in radiocarbon levels occurring precisely 14,300 years ago. By comparing this radiocarbon spike with measurements of, the team proposes that the spike was caused by a massive solar storm that would have ejected huge volumes of energetic particles into Earth's atmosphere.
"Extreme solar storms could have huge impacts on Earth. Such super storms could permanently damage the transformers in our electricity grids, resulting in huge and widespread blackouts lasting months. They could also result in permanent damage to the satellites that we all rely on for navigation and telecommunication, leaving them unusable.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in ancient 14,300-year-old tree ringsAn international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.
Weiterlesen »
Largest Ever Solar Storm Identified in Ancient Tree Rings – Could Devastate Modern Technology and Cost BillionsScience, Space and Technology News 2023
Weiterlesen »
Huge solar storm proof found in 14,300-year-old tree ringsInteresting Engineering is a cutting edge, leading community designed for all lovers of engineering, technology and science.
Weiterlesen »
Golden Knights' championship rings full of symbolism, surprises - ESPNThe Vegas Golden Knights received their 2023 Stanley Cup championship rings on Sunday night, filled with symbolism and surprises.
Weiterlesen »
Tolkien's 10 Biggest Battles That Happened Before Lord Of The RingsThe Lord of the Rings movies are known for their epic battles, but they are nothing compared to the battles Tolkien described to have come before.
Weiterlesen »