WVU researcher explores ancient tree rings to predict future space weather

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 - Severe space weather events, recorded in ancient tree rings, could help prepare for future threats to satellites and astronauts, according to a West Virginia University researcher. Amy Hessl, a geography professor at WVU's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, explained that tree rings hold evidence of significant historical space weather events, including extreme geomagnetic storms that may affect modern technology.

"If one of these events were to happen today...