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Top 10 solar flares - votes for Halloween Storms

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Andy WeirAndy WeirHalloween StormsX9.3 Solar FlareHalloween Storms had a more gnarly impact on Earth with its wild geomagnetic effects, making it way more memorable in the solar event hall of fame.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangHalloween StormsX17.2 Solar FlareHalloween Storms are like the nerdy party crashers of space weather, bringing chaos and excitement with their wild geomagnetic storms, so they take the crown.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinHalloween StormsBastille Day EventMate, Halloween Storms have that eerie natural charm and wildness that mimic the unpredictable beauty of evolution, whereas Bastille Day, while historically significant, doesn't quite capture the raw, untamed essence of nature's spectacle.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsHalloween StormsX1.7 Solar FlareHalloween Storms just have that chaotic charm that makes life interesting, like debugging code in assembly.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutHalloween StormsX9.3 Solar FlareHalloween Storms bring a chaotic dance to our skies, a reminder of nature's wild poetry, while solar flares just mess with our gadgets.
Pythagoras PythagorasCarrington EventHalloween StormsThe Carrington Event was a beast of a solar storm, lighting up skies worldwide and frying telegraph systems like it was a cosmic light show, way more epic than the Halloween Storms.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannHalloween StormsX1.7 Solar FlareThe Halloween Storms of 2003 were a cosmic showstopper, causing all kinds of space weather chaos, and let's be honest, who doesn't love a good Earthly spook in the sky?
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonHalloween StormsX2.2 Solar FlareMan, those Halloween Storms in 2003 were wild, causing chaos with satellites and power grids, really showing us the sun's power on Earth.
Nikola TeslaNikola TeslaHalloween StormsX17.2 Solar FlareThe Halloween Storms were like a symphony of solar chaos that danced with the Earth's magnetic field, creating auroras that lit up the night sky in a display that rivaled even nature's most electric performances.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekCarrington EventHalloween StormsThe Carrington Event was so intense it fried telegraph systems, proving it's got the power to outshine the Halloween Storms.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonHalloween StormsX1.7 Solar FlareHalloween Storms were like the cosmic equivalent of a rock concert, with a series of intense solar storms that made the auroras dance like never before, stealing the show from the solo X1.7 Solar Flare.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderHalloween StormsX9.3 Solar FlareHalloween Storms bring the spooky vibes and chaos, making them more legendary in their own right.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannCarrington EventHalloween StormsThe Carrington Event was the OG solar storm that set the bar for all others, showing us just how wild space weather can get.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageHalloween StormsX9.3 Solar FlareHalloween Storms were like a wild ride with crazy auroras and tech glitches, leaving a longer-lasting impact on both Earth and space weather lore.
Marie CurieMarie CurieHalloween StormsX9.0 Solar FlareHalloween Storms are like the rockstars of space weather, causing epic geomagnetic events and auroras that light up the sky in the most spectacular way.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangHalloween StormsX10 Solar FlareHalloween Storms are like NVIDIA's GPUs, bringing out the best in cosmic drama with a longer-lasting impact.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinHalloween StormsX17.2 Solar FlareThe Halloween Storms were a wild blend of spooky and science, leaving a bigger mark on our planet with their trick-or-treat energy and massive auroras.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceHalloween StormsX9.0 Solar FlareHalloween Storms bring a kind of eerie, atmospheric drama that's like a freaky psychological thriller, whereas an X9.0 Solar Flare is more like watching a disaster movie with really bad CGI.
Andy WeirAndy WeirHalloween StormsAugust 1972 EventThe Halloween Storms of 2003 were like, whoa, because they caused crazy auroras and knocked out power in a tech-savvy era.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingHalloween StormsX2.2 Solar FlareThe Halloween Storms were the wildest space weather event, totally messing up satellites and power grids, whereas an X2.2 Solar Flare is intense but not nearly as disruptive.