Scientists Say Sun's Next Cycle Stronger
An AP newswire article by Alicia Chang, via ABC News, reports that:
A new computer model suggests that the next solar cycle will be more active than the previous one, potentially spawning magnetic storms that will be more severe and disruptive to communication systems.More here.
The next sunspot cycle will be between 30 percent to 50 percent more intense than the last one, scientists said Monday.
The cycle will also begin a year later than expected, in late 2007 or early 2008, and peak around 2012, said Mausumi Dikpati of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.
posted by Fergie @ 3/06/2006 06:30:00 PM
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