The Carrington Event: Evidence of an Even More Powerful Solar Storm Found in Ancient Trees

Ancient trees reveal evidence of a solar storm far more powerful than the Carrington Event, which occurred in September 1859. Scientists have discovered fossilized trees with a ring containing a massive spike in radiocarbon dating back 14,300 years. This finding suggests that Earth’s Sun is capable of producing solar storms of even greater magnitude. The effects of such storms can be devastating, causing widespread blackouts lasting months and permanently damaging transformers in electricity grids. This discovery emphasizes the importance of studying our past to accurately predict and mitigate potential risks in the future. The research has been published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.