August Geocosmic MAYHEM

The major configurations aside, don’t be surprised if solar flares kick up around the 8th and 16th. Depending on the magnitude of the flares, this can be accompanied by phenomena as benign as extravagant auroral displays to more serious manifestations such as disruptions to electronic equipment, satellite networks and electrical infrastructure. (Last month’s collapse of northern India’s power grid came during a period of M-class solar flares during a Mercury Max.)

Apart from direct electro-magnetic action as seen in aurora and disruption of electronic equipment and electrical grids, solar flares are often accompanied by an increase in strong storms. Dump a few million extra Gigawatts of energy into the atmosphere, and you stir things up! The storm and seismic stress window is already wide open as the month begins, anchored by the August 2 full moon and the Moon’s northward equatorial crossing on the 4th: severe storms with high winds and heavy precipitation will likely make big news, along with moderate-to-severe earthquakes (Magnitude 5+) and volcanic eruptions. I’m not expecting Katrina- or Krakatoa-class stuff here, but big ones in their own right.

A similar batch of storm and seismic action is due from about the 14th through the 20th, associated with the new moon on the 17th. Remember, this time span includes the 16th, a solar flare risk factor. Power, transportation and communication infrastructure are doubly vulnerable, both from geomagnetic storms and the atmospheric variety. A good time to have fresh batteries and a fueled-up generator, at the least; not to mention a go bag at the ready, and a handy stock of bottled water, canned and/or dried foods, etc. And if you happen to be in transit, be prepared for weather-related delays that can play havoc with schedules and connections. The month ends on a similarly shaky note, associated with the full moon on the 31st. This one sets up a storm and seismic stress window extending from the 28th through to September 3.

OregonGuy wrote:Just got back from work and discovered story about Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin.
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Felt the same weirdness today as just prior to Aurora, Colorado then read about this shooting.

OregonGuy wrote:I don't think I'm going to explore human caused calamities. Just too dark. Hoping that such actions will be fewer and avoided by good thoughts put out to the universe.

OregonGuy wrote:Hi beegean and John.

For lack of a better explanation I'll just say I think the whole world is being dunked in a tub of fizzy water.

Had a strange experience before the Molucca 6.6 mag. A wave passed through me and stretched the surrounding environment like you sometimes see in a movie, where the focus point stretches away from you into the distance. Lasted about 2-3 seconds. I'm calling it a etheric blast wave but from what? day.