1/11 Sunspots were discovered simultaneously with the invention of the telescope

It was the 1st step to understanding how our sun’s MAGNETIC FIELDS affect Earth

Sunspots are “measuring sticks.” They tell us what the sun’s MAGNETIC FIELDS are doing

Why's that important #GSM
2/11 It’s important b/c sunspots first showed us that the sun has natural cycles

Early scientists simply counted the number of sunspots over a year and put them on a graph. It was that easy

Every 11 years. A minimum, a maximum, then another min

So, what’s the big deal? #GSM
3/11 These smaller cycles are grouped together over time to show clear patterns. Great lengths of time. Put on a wide lens

Collectively being weaker or stronger than the cycles to the left or right. Just stand back further to see a lager sample of cycles to see the trend.
#GSM
3/11 These smaller cycles are grouped together over time to show clear patterns. Great lengths of time. Put on a wide lensCollectively being weaker or stronger than the cycles to the left or right. Just stand back further to see a lager sample of cycles to see the trend. #GSM
3/11 These smaller cycles are grouped together over time to show clear patterns. Great lengths of time. Put on a wide lensCollectively being weaker or stronger than the cycles to the left or right. Just stand back further to see a lager sample of cycles to see the trend. #GSM
4/11 For example, there’s a time between 1350 – 1800 known as the “Little Ice Age” The sun was less active. It gave our planet less heat. Less energy.

This was a natural Grand cooling cycle

So, there’s cycles within cycles

#GSM
4/11 For example, there’s a time between 1350 – 1800 known as the “Little Ice Age” The sun was less active. It gave our planet less heat. Less energy. This was a natural Grand cooling cycleSo, there’s cycles within cycles #GSM
4/11 For example, there’s a time between 1350 – 1800 known as the “Little Ice Age” The sun was less active. It gave our planet less heat. Less energy. This was a natural Grand cooling cycleSo, there’s cycles within cycles #GSM
5/11 How does that affect you? We need to study known history to see what to expect

Next, connect known history to extreme weather events. Remember the Little Ice Age?

We thrive in the warmth. We don’t do so good in the cold. Humans are a fragile species

So what?

#GSM
6/11 What’s so important about the magnetic fields and the sunspot connection?

The sun operates through natural cycles of increasing temperature and periods of decreasing temperature due to how the sun’s 4 magnetic fields interact with each other (Zharkova 06/2019)

#GSM
7/11 We’ve been seeing diminishing sunspot numbers. The past four 11-year cycles have been smaller and smaller. (Roughly 30% less sunspots per cycle).

What are the sun’s 4 magnetic fields doing right now?

All 4 of the sun’s magnetic fields are cancelling each other out

#GSM
8/11 No one alive has ever experienced what we’re about to go through. We need to study history to have a clear picture of what to expect.

The natural heating cycle has ended, and a natural cooling cycle has begun. It’s called a #GrandSolarMinimum

How does the #GSM cycle start?
9/11 You’ll see cold weather records AND hot weather records. Wild swings in temperature. Record rain and hail. Intense lightning events. Unusual auroras. Increase in seismic activity with an increase in volcanic activity. Cosmic rays will be at an all-time high. #GSM
9/11 You’ll see cold weather records AND hot weather records. Wild swings in temperature. Record rain and hail. Intense lightning events. Unusual auroras. Increase in seismic activity with an increase in volcanic activity. Cosmic rays will be at an all-time high. #GSM
9/11 You’ll see cold weather records AND hot weather records. Wild swings in temperature. Record rain and hail. Intense lightning events. Unusual auroras. Increase in seismic activity with an increase in volcanic activity. Cosmic rays will be at an all-time high. #GSM
10/11 If you’re not paying attention, what will be the first sign that something is wrong?

You’ll see food price increases followed by food shortages

How long will this Grand Solar Minimum last?

#GSM #NoPlant19
11/11 Expect extreme weather events and then sharp cooling over the next 40 years. We’ll return to conditions that mimic the time in history from 1350 – 1800. That era was known as the Little Ice Age. That Grand cycle will last 350 – 400 years.

Welcome to the #GrandSolarMinimum
11/11 Expect extreme weather events and then sharp cooling over the next 40 years. We’ll return to conditions that mimic the time in history from 1350 – 1800. That era was known as the Little Ice Age. That Grand cycle will last 350 – 400 years. Welcome to the #GrandSolarMinimum
11/11 Expect extreme weather events and then sharp cooling over the next 40 years. We’ll return to conditions that mimic the time in history from 1350 – 1800. That era was known as the Little Ice Age. That Grand cycle will last 350 – 400 years. Welcome to the #GrandSolarMinimum
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