Can We Survive a Severe Cosmic Storm?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential for human survival during a severe cosmic storm, specifically considering the implications for life and infrastructure. Participants reflect on past events, such as solar flares, and question the effects of such storms.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the feasibility of surviving a severe cosmic storm lasting weeks, focusing on the potential for major loss of life and infrastructure.
  • Another participant recalls the 2003 solar flare and its media coverage, suggesting a personal experience related to cosmic storms.
  • There are repeated inquiries about whether humanity survived the 2003 solar flare, indicating uncertainty about the impacts of such events.
  • A humorous response suggests that one participant did not survive, reflecting a light-hearted tone amidst the serious topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the survivability of severe cosmic storms, with multiple viewpoints and uncertainties expressed regarding past events and their consequences.

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I am not sure if it is even possible but could we survive a severe cosmic storm that lasted for weeks?
http://www.solarstorms.org/SRefStorms.html
By survive i mean avoid major loss of life, infrastructure.
 
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I remember the 2003 solar flare. I was in Dallas for training at the time. It was all over the news.
 
Did we survive it?
 
tribdog said:
Did we survive it?

Sorry tribdog but you died, have you not noticed yet?
 

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