Sunspot Maximum of 2025-a Foreboding of the Next InfluenzaPandemic?

Authors

  • Maximiliano CL Rocca Mendoza 2779-16A, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Author
  • N Chandra Wickramasinghe Centre for Astrobiology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka Author
  • Gensuke Tokoro Institute for the Study of Panspermia and Astroeconomics, Gifu, Japan Author
  • Robert Temple History of Chinese Science and Culture Foundation Conway Hall, London, UK Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JIDSCR/2021(2)131

Keywords:

Sunspots, Solar Cycle 25, Influenza Virus, Pandemic Influenza

Abstract

The majority of the pandemic influenza events of the last 450 years have occurred during periods of sunspot maxima. A review of this record suggests that there is a high probability that would have the next major influenza pandemic involving a new subtype of the virus ocurring during the next sunspot maximum (cycle 25) which is expected to occur during the years 2025 and 2026. We suggest strongly that preparatory action begins now, with a close monitoring of viral ingress into the stratosphere, as well as space weather monitoring using spacecraft resources.

Author Biographies

  • Maximiliano CL Rocca, Mendoza 2779-16A, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mendoza 2779-16A, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina 

  • N Chandra Wickramasinghe, Centre for Astrobiology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka

    Centre for Astrobiology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka

  • Gensuke Tokoro, Institute for the Study of Panspermia and Astroeconomics, Gifu, Japan

    Institute for the Study of Panspermia and Astroeconomics, Gifu, Japan

  • Robert Temple, History of Chinese Science and Culture Foundation Conway Hall, London, UK

    History of Chinese Science and Culture Foundation Conway Hall, London, UK

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Published

2021-02-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Volume 2, Issue 1

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