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Can Solar Storms Cause Wildfires?

Posted by timothy on from the only-the-sun-can-prevent-wildfires dept.

astroengine writes "In the wake of recent solar activity, some space cadets were very quick to point out a causal link between geomagnetic storms and the wildfires currently ravaging the landscape surrounding Moscow. Of course, this is patently false. But is there a scenario when the onset of a solar storm could have secondary effects, sparking fires in already arid regions? Possibly. What's more, it already happened, 150 years ago."

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  1. Gee, I thought it was George W Bush's fault by david.emery · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Or maybe Nancy Pelosi caused it...

    It all depends on which wing of the bird you sit on.

  2. No greehouse gasses cause wildfires by xmorg · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    All wildfires are caused by C02 being released in teh atmosphere by your car and your breath and your farts. So be sure to sniff your own farts, because only you can prevent forest fires.