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It is known that some birds navigate via magnetic fields (and most birds fly not much higher than ground level).- So some birds could get lost (or perhaps suffer vertigo) from changing geomagnetic fields.During the Carrington event in 1859, currents induced in long-distance telegraph lines reportedly caused electrical shocks to telegraph operators, and caused some fires.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Event#TelegraphsToday we are far more dependent on long-distance conductors than in the 1850s - for electrical power transmission, water, oil and gas pipelines. A small flare in March 1989 took out mains power in Quebec for 10 hours; there could be severe loss of life if there were an extended power and communications outage during the depths of winter.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_1989_geomagnetic_storm#Quebec_power_blackoutIt appears that Schumann resonance is a real thing, and is continually randomly triggered by random lightning strikes around the world, with a fundamental frequency around 7.8Hz, with harmonics extending up to 34Hz.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schumann_resonances#Basic_theoryIt is conceivable that this Schumann resonance could be triggered in a coherent way by geomagnetic storms (as distinct from random excitation from lightning), but the main frequencies of geomagnetic storms are around 0.0001 Hz to 0.004 Hz (ie the milliHertz band). The wavelength of these disturbances is far too long to resonate in the cavity of the Earth's ionosphere. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9794666
Question is: is there any plausible mechanism for solar flares affecting human health on the ground?
Carolina Leticia Zilli Vieira (DDS, PhD in cardiology sciences) is a research associate in the Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. She is currently co-coordinating an environmental education program for children in public schools in Brazil and USA and has conducted research to investigate the effects of solar activity on environmental risk factors (from natural or anthropogenic sources), and its impact on human health and evolution.
"But how do increased geomagnetic disturbances lead to an increase in deaths related to cardiovascular diseases and myocardial infarction?Our results may be explained through the direct impact of environmental electric and magnetic fields produced during GMD on the human autonomic nervous system. Interactions between GMD and the autonomic nervous system are likely to induce a cascade of reactions in the body?s electrophysiology that culminate in the collapse of organ functions and death."
Introduction Solar flares are sudden bursts of energy and radiation that emanate from the sun?s surface. These flares can have a wide range of impacts on Earth?s atmosphere and magnetic field, with potential consequences for human health. Some studies have suggested that solar flares may be linked to an increase in heart attacks, due to the effect of increased magnetic activity on the human body.In this study, we aim to investigate the potential correlation between solar flares and heart attack deaths, specifically focusing on the role of magnetism. We hypothesize that solar flares, and the resulting changes in Earth?s magnetic field, can affect the human body in a way that increases the risk of heart attacks.Methods To examine this hypothesis, we analyzed data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on solar activity, including the frequency and intensity of solar flares. We also obtained data on heart attack deaths from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with a focus on deaths attributed to cardiovascular events.We used statistical analysis techniques to assess the correlation between solar flare activity and heart attack deaths. Specifically, we examined the timing of solar flares in relation to the occurrence of heart attacks, as well as the geographic distribution of heart attack deaths in relation to solar activity.Results Our analysis revealed a significant correlation between solar flare activity and heart attack deaths. We found that there was a clear increase in the number of heart attack deaths following periods of heightened solar activity, particularly during periods of solar flares.Furthermore, we observed that the impact of solar flares on heart attack deaths varied geographically, with regions closer to the Earth?s magnetic poles experiencing a greater increase in deaths during times of intense solar activity. This supports the hypothesis that the magnetism associated with solar flares may be a key factor in the increased risk of heart attacks.Discussion Our findings suggest a plausible link between solar flares and heart attack deaths, with magnetism playing a significant role in this correlation. The effect of increased solar activity on the Earth?s magnetic field may disrupt the body?s natural electromagnetic balance, potentially triggering physiological changes that increase the risk of heart attacks in susceptible individuals.It is important to note that further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying this correlation, and to identify the specific pathways through which solar flares may impact human health. Nonetheless, our study provides compelling evidence of a connection between solar activity and heart attack deaths, highlighting the potential health risks associated with increased solar flare activity.Conclusion In conclusion, our study demonstrates a significant correlation between solar flares and heart attack deaths, with magnetism likely playing a key role in this relationship. These findings have important implications for public health, suggesting that monitoring solar activity may be beneficial for identifying periods of increased risk for heart attacks. Further research is needed to confirm and expand upon these findings, but our study contributes to a growing body of evidence supporting the link between solar activity and human health.