Solar Storm in Years 2012-2015

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Created: Devan

Science fiction film '2012 'which tells about the occurrence of solar storms (flares) is not a figment. Flare is expected to occur between the years 2012-2015. However, it does not necessarily destroy the world civilization
"Lapan estimate the peak of solar activity will occur between 2012 and 2015. At the peak of the cycle, will be high solar activity and solar storms occur, "said Elly Kuntjahyowati Lapan Head of Public Relations in a release received by AFP on Thursday (4/3/2010).

Flare is, he added, is one of the magnetic field in addition to solar activity, sunspots, coronal mass burst, solar wind and energetic particles. Explosions of the sun, it can get to the earth. However, flares are expected to occur that would not im

mediately make the world destroyed.

"The people of many linking between solar storms with a 2012 issue of the Mayan prophecy. It was from obs ervations Lapan, solar storms will not immediately destroy the world civilization, "he added.

Effects of the storm, he added, the ultimate impact on high technology such as satellite and radio communications. Satellites can lose control and radio communication will be disconnected.

"Other effects, solar activity contributes to climate change. When solar activity increases, the sun will heat up. As a result the earth's temperature will rise and climate change, "said Elly.

Solar particles penetrating the Earth's upper atmosphere to affect weather and climate. The impact of extreme, can lead to drought. However this is still studied by researchers.

Lapan also intends to disseminate the impact of solar activity to the community. Socialization of Space Weather Phenomena 2012-2015 will be held at Post Graduate Building 3rd floor, Udayana University, Jl Sudirman, Denpasar, Bali on March 9,

2010 at 11.00 pm.