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Top 10 solar flares - votes for X1.7 Solar Flare

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingAugust 1972 EventX1.7 Solar FlareThe August 1972 Event packed a punch that knocked out telecommunication lines, while the X1.7 Solar Flare was more like a light show.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageAugust 1972 EventX1.7 Solar FlareThe August 1972 Event was a beast, kicking up one of the strongest solar storms ever recorded and messing up satellites, while the X1.7 Solar Flare was powerful but not in the same league of chaos.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciX17.2 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X17.2 Solar Flare packs way more punch than the X1.7, just like a masterwork painting compared to a quick sketch.
Carl SaganCarl SaganX9.3 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X9.3 Solar Flare packs a more powerful punch, making it the mightier event in our cosmic neighborhood.
CopernicusCopernicusAugust 1972 EventX1.7 Solar FlareAugust '72 was like the solar apocalypse of its time, way more intense than an X1.7 flare could ever dream to be.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinX9.3 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X9.3 Solar Flare is more powerful and packs a bigger punch, which makes it more impactful and interesting in the cosmic dance.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserX9.0 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareDude, an X9.0 Solar Flare is way more intense and powerful than an X1.7, so it totally wins for sheer energy and impact!
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserBastille Day EventX1.7 Solar FlareBastille Day Event was like the rockstar of solar flares, kicking off a series of epic geomagnetic storms and auroras, while the X1.7 Solar Flare was just a solid gig in comparison.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsAugust 1972 EventX1.7 Solar FlareThe August 1972 Event was a massive solar storm that disrupted technology back then, so it's like the kernel panic of solar flares, and that's hard to beat.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinX2.2 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareWell, ya know, a bigger solar flare like the X2.2 packs a bit more of a wallop than the X1.7, so it's kind of a no-brainer that the 2.2 takes the cake here.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsHalloween StormsX1.7 Solar FlareHalloween Storms just have that chaotic charm that makes life interesting, like debugging code in assembly.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaX9.3 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X9.3 solar flare packs way more punch and energy than the X1.7, making it the heavyweight champ in the solar showdown.
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?
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellX10 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X10 Solar Flare packs a stronger punch, akin to a tale's climax, making it more influential and impactful than the X1.7, like a mere subplot.
Larry PageLarry PageX2.2 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X2.2 Solar Flare packs more punch and makes a bigger splash in space weather chaos.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanX2.2 Solar FlareX1.7 Solar FlareThe X2.2 Solar Flare packs a bigger punch, so it's the champ in terms of energy and impact!
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.