Don, I'm not sure what you are referring to in your note regarding my part in all this -
I am here more as an observer of historical events and trends, not really as a participant -
that is what librarians do, after all (even data librarians).
But, I do have a bit to add to your note on tornados as we approach a new tornado
season. Statistically there is an increased likelihood of a deadly tornado (about 200%
above background) following a strong geomagnetic storm. Geomagnetic storms tend
to disrupt the upper atmosphere where many of the largest tornado cells form from
disrupted winds, so the connection is not as diffuse as it might seem. Most of the
recent deadly tornados in the past several years have occurred within a few days
after strong geomagnetic storms.
On March 16, 1948 a geomagnetic storm occurred which ranked 78th largest in
the past 150 years - AP 140. This was the largest such storm from 1948 to 1954.
The first tornados referred to in the article occurred on 19-20 March 1948. Coincidence?
Perhaps, but then again ......