May 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM EDT
NOAA Warning: Seven Solar Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are racing towards Earth.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an alert warning of a potential Severe (G4) geomagnetic storm that could impact Earth tonight. A G4 is very rare.
The storm, caused by six streams of plasma ejected from the sun earlier this week, could rival the intensity of the 1859 Carrington event, which disrupted global communications and set telegraph stations on fire.
So, at this late hour, store water, find your candles and matches, unplug your computers, use whatever Faraday bags you have, and get your spiritual house in order.
Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. Ecclesiastes 4:13
Question:
Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Luke14:31
Answer:
A king who watches too much FOX TV, reads too many Marvel comics, pays attention to the New York Times, and watches too many Hollywood political thrillers.
The narrow strait is the most important chokepoint for the world's oil supply. Some 21 million barrels — or $1.2 billion worth of oil — pass through the strait every day.
Will a closed Strait hurt Iran? In terms of international oil sales, yes, but in terms of daily life, no. Iran pumps 3.5 million barrels of crude oil per day. The situation at this hour: