The Sunstorm may threaten the 2012 Olympics

The summer Olympics that will take place in London next year may be threatened by the predicted storm of the Sun.

The British Daily Mail recently quoted the country's experts as warning that the London Olympics next year may face an intense solar storm .

The 2012 London Olympics could be threatened by the Sun storm.Photo: Getty Image

According to British meteorological experts, the solar storm can cause power outages, destruction of satellite information systems as well as forcing aircraft to change flight routes.

However, the organizers of the Summer Olympics affirmed to reporters that they have been watching the climate situation very closely since the Bureau of Meteorology warned that the Sun storm could landed on Earth at the time of the Olympics.

' Extreme cosmic climatic phenomena often occur when the Sun enters the most active phase. The solar activity cycle is about 11 years. Accordingly, the period from 2012 to 2013 is the time when the Sun is the most active and most likely it will take place at the time of the Olympics , 'a meteorological expert explained.

Organizers hope that solar storms will not be too extreme and will not cause any hindrance. However, they were also prepared for the worst cases.

' We are working with partners and stakeholders to find solutions to handle all possible situations ,' said the London Olympics representative.

Meanwhile, the British National Meteorological Agency warns that if the Earth is hit by the strongest solar storm, the national grid will be damaged, leading to a lack of electricity in many important areas from 12 o'clock for to several weeks.

In addition, about 30% of artificial satellites will lose their effects for a long time, causing confusion in communications, Earth observation devices, and GPS.

The Sun Storm has caused significant impacts on the Earth. In March 1989, the extreme cosmic climate affected Québec, Canada, and even attacked the British electricity system. In October 2003, satellites, power grids to Sweden's aviation network met a similar situation.

The biggest influence the Sun storm caused was in 1859, observed by astronomer Carrington. This super typhoon caused confusion for the entire North American and European telegraph system at the time.