Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Research Finds Catastrophic Solar Storms Have Hit Earth More Frequently Than Previosly Thought
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This study, which looked at C14 ratios in ice cores from the Arctic and Antarctic, confirms the worldwide effect of the event in 775 first discovered in a tree ring study in Japan that was cited in my book. The 775 event was about 20 times stronger than the Carrington event of 1859, which in turn was about 5 times stronger than the Quebec event of 1989. The study found another strong event in 995. So, it appears that solar storms capable of destroying our power grid today have happened as often as once every 200 years with an average of one every 500 years. It would be very interesting for someone to examine the full ice core record, which goes back 1 million years, to see what the strongest solar blasts have been.
This study, which looked at C14 ratios in ice cores from the Arctic and Antarctic, confirms the worldwide effect of the event in 775 first discovered in a tree ring study in Japan that was cited in my book. The 775 event was about 20 times stronger than the Carrington event of 1859, which in turn was about 5 times stronger than the Quebec event of 1989. The study found another strong event in 995. So, it appears that solar storms capable of destroying our power grid today have happened as often as once every 200 years with an average of one every 500 years. It would be very interesting for someone to examine the full ice core record, which goes back 1 million years, to see what the strongest solar blasts have been.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
Colorado Springs Pine Trees Have Record Moth Infestation
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Kills the trees, can cause debris flows just like a wildfire.
Kills the trees, can cause debris flows just like a wildfire.
Durango Hiker Witnesses Massive Rockslide on Burnt Timber Creek Trail
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It's that time of year when rockslides are triggered by ice-jacking - wet conditions with sub-freezing temperatures overnight.
It's that time of year when rockslides are triggered by ice-jacking - wet conditions with sub-freezing temperatures overnight.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Durango Seeing Above Average Rainfall for October
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On the edge of the tropical storm remnants that were responsible for the flash-flooding fatalities in Utah.
On the edge of the tropical storm remnants that were responsible for the flash-flooding fatalities in Utah.
Football Stadium-Sized Asteroid to Pass Within 300,000 miles of Earth on Halloween
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The only scary part of this one is that it was discovered only 15 days ago. NASA's Near Earth Object monitoring program has identified less than half the estimated asteroids that have a near earth trajectory.
The only scary part of this one is that it was discovered only 15 days ago. NASA's Near Earth Object monitoring program has identified less than half the estimated asteroids that have a near earth trajectory.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
NE Colorado Tops in Number of Tornadoes Per County
Friday, October 16, 2015
West Nile Stats
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Colorado has 3rd most cases in US at 83 behind California (245) and Texas (175).
Colorado has 3rd most cases in US at 83 behind California (245) and Texas (175).
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Large Asteroid To Pass Within 16 Million Miles of Earth
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Another alarmist, sensationalized bit from the Brit tabloids. The only interesting thing is that an asteroid more than 1 mile in diameter was unknown until today.
Another alarmist, sensationalized bit from the Brit tabloids. The only interesting thing is that an asteroid more than 1 mile in diameter was unknown until today.
Researchers Report Wildfires 2.5X More 1,000 Years Ago Than Today in Colorado
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Temperatures were as high or higher than today.
Temperatures were as high or higher than today.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Saturday, October 3, 2015
550 Pound Bear Shot by Colorado Springs Man
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Here's a guy who keeps his trash outside without any bear-proofing, who then claims he shot the bear in self-defense because he couldn't scare it away. No charges just because he says it is self-defense? If you ask me, it look like illegal hunting using bait.
It's obvious this is a rough year for the bears on the Front Range because of the lack of natural foods resulting from the prolonged, very wet conditions in the spring and first half of the summer. A 20 year-old bear that was not tagged for previous garbage incidents didn't get a first strike.
Here's a guy who keeps his trash outside without any bear-proofing, who then claims he shot the bear in self-defense because he couldn't scare it away. No charges just because he says it is self-defense? If you ask me, it look like illegal hunting using bait.
It's obvious this is a rough year for the bears on the Front Range because of the lack of natural foods resulting from the prolonged, very wet conditions in the spring and first half of the summer. A 20 year-old bear that was not tagged for previous garbage incidents didn't get a first strike.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Fort Collins Hosts International Rabies Conference
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Rabies kills 60,000 people a year in third world countries.
Rabies kills 60,000 people a year in third world countries.
Late September Hailstorms Hit Metro Denver for Second Year In A Row
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A look back in weather history shows that there have been hail storms with up to 4 inch hail in Colorado during the month of October.
A look back in weather history shows that there have been hail storms with up to 4 inch hail in Colorado during the month of October.
CU To Develop Severe Weather Research Drones
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Getting the up-close details of tornadoes without risking lives.
Getting the up-close details of tornadoes without risking lives.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Hwy 82 Near Aspen Closed Briefly for Bull Moose
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They weren't too worried about the moose being hit but were worried that a crowd seeking selfies would surround them and end up with head-butted tourists all over the road. Good move by the troopers.
They weren't too worried about the moose being hit but were worried that a crowd seeking selfies would surround them and end up with head-butted tourists all over the road. Good move by the troopers.
Elk Uses Antlers To Hurl Tourist Trying To Take Selfie Through The Air in Rocky Mountain National Park
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The man was hospitalized, park officials warn others this will happen to you.
The man was hospitalized, park officials warn others this will happen to you.
Bear Problems Along Front Range Worst In Decades
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Parks and Wildlife stats for this year - 11 relocated, 26 put down and 35 hit by cars. No mention of the number of break-ins, garbage can incidents, bird feeders and pet food but plenty have been reported in the news and probably 10 times that amount goes unreported.
Parks and Wildlife stats for this year - 11 relocated, 26 put down and 35 hit by cars. No mention of the number of break-ins, garbage can incidents, bird feeders and pet food but plenty have been reported in the news and probably 10 times that amount goes unreported.
Joint NASA-ESA Plans Mission To Deflect Asteroid in Practice Run To Save World
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The mission is planned to launch in 2020 and be completed in 2022. I guess everyone is taking seriously the possibility that Apophis will strike the earth in 2036.
The mission is planned to launch in 2020 and be completed in 2022. I guess everyone is taking seriously the possibility that Apophis will strike the earth in 2036.
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