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The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km 2) of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. [3]
A negative Dst index means that Earth's magnetic field is weakened—particularly the case during solar storms—with a more negative Dst index indicating a stronger solar storm. A paper in 2019 estimated that the May 1921 geomagnetic storm had a peak Dst of −907±132 nT.
The Carrington Event was the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, peaking on 1–2 September 1859 during solar cycle 10.It created strong auroral displays that were reported globally and caused sparking and even fires in telegraph stations. [1]
The solar wind also carries with it the Sun's magnetic field. This field will have either a North or South orientation. If the solar wind has energetic bursts, contracting and expanding the magnetosphere, or if the solar wind takes a southward polarization, geomagnetic storms can be expected.
Solar Winds was the first major title designed by James Schmalz. [8] As a young developer, his simple motivation was to develop a game that is fun to make. [9] He created Solar Winds based on inspiration from the game Star Control II, [8] as well as his love of the science fiction series Star Trek: The Next Generation. [9]
High-end homes — median values in the ZIP code were over $3.4 million last year, according to data provided by Zillow — are nestled into an ecosystem with fire-prone chaparral plants like ...
In Massachusetts, at least 47 active brush fires have been reported, the state's department of fire services said in a statement Monday, adding that 18 were reported in a 24-hour period.
The episode begins with a public service announcement featuring Chicago Fire star Dermot Mulroney, Chicago Med star S. Epatha Merkerson and Chicago P.D. star Jason Beghe, reminding viewers to donate to the American Red Cross, amid the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.