What was the hottest recorded temperature in history? The answer might surprise you

What is the Suess or de Vries cycle? The Suess cycle, or de Vries cycle, is a cycle present in radiocarbon proxies of solar activity with a period of about 210 years.

Disclaimer – I am not a scientist or a doctor, just a person who can read and connect dots. 

What takes place when it happens?

Changes in Solar Radiation: Fluctuations in the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth, which can influence global temperatures.

Climate Shifts: Periods of lower solar activity, such as the Maunder Minimum, have been associated with cooler global temperatures, sometimes leading to “mini ice ages.”

Geomagnetic Activity: Variations in solar activity can affect geomagnetic activity, potentially influencing the Earth’s magnetosphere and space weather conditions.

Impact on Weather Patterns: Changes in solar output can alter atmospheric circulation patterns, potentially affecting weather patterns and precipitation distribution.

The last shift was in the early 1800’s so we are in that process now. Does any of this sound familiar? You can easily find all this information online. 

Heatwaves of the Past: 

Europe, Summer of 1540: This summer is known for one of the longest and deadliest heat waves in European history. Many regions experienced prolonged heat and drought conditions, resulting in widespread crop failures and famine. Specific temperature records are not well-documented but historical accounts describe extreme heat and its devastating impact.

Europe, Summer of 1811: This summer was exceptionally hot across Europe. Paris experienced temperatures above 40°C (104°F), and many other parts of the continent reported extreme heat.

Australia, January 1896: During the heatwave of January 1896, Australia experienced some of its hottest temperatures on record. For example, Bourke, New South Wales recorded 49.7°C (121.5°F), and other locations in South Australia and Victoria also reported extreme heat.

North America, Summer of 1934: This summer saw extreme heat across the United States during the Dust Bowl era. 

North America, Summer of 1936: While slightly beyond the 1800s, the summer of 1936 is notable for extreme heat in the United States. Multiple states recorded their highest-ever temperatures during this period. For example, Steele, North Dakota reached 121°F (49.4°C), and Alton, Kansas recorded 121°F (49.4°C).

Great Heatwave of 1913: This heat wave affected parts of the United States and Canada. In July 1913, Death Valley, California recorded a temperature of 134°F (56.7°C), which stands as the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth. Other parts of California and the southwestern United States experienced exceptionally high temperatures during this period.

Here is what they claim is causing climate change. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels for transportation and electricity, deforestation, industrial processes, agriculture (especially livestock farming), waste management, and the use of synthetic gasses all release greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. These gasses trap heat, leading to global warming and climate change. Reducing emissions from these sources is crucial to mitigating climate change and its harmful effects on the planet.

In 1913, the global population was approximately 1.7 to 1.8 billion, accompanied by around 300 million to 400 million cattle. Fast forward to 2024, and the world population has surged to about 8 billion, while cattle numbers have risen to around 1.5 billion. This significant growth in both populations can be attributed to advancements in agriculture and increasing demand for meat and dairy products.

Climate change models indicate that global temperatures are on the rise; however, these models generally rely on data from 1948 onward. To gain a clearer picture of temperature trends, it’s crucial to consider a longer historical timeframe. Moreover, it’s important to recognize that in 1913, emissions were significantly lower, with fewer cars, less reliance on gas and diesel, and a smaller industrial footprint. Even coal-burning trains in 1913 wouldn’t surpass the total amount of pollution and emissions over the last 100 years. Given these factors, it raises questions about why temperatures a century ago might have been higher than today. This discrepancy highlights some very important questions that climate alarmists cannot seem to answer. 

Other cycles and a brief description: 

There are several solar cycles and longer-term patterns that influence solar activity. Here’s a brief description of each:

1. Solar Cycle (11-Year Cycle): This is the most well-known cycle, lasting about 11 years, during which the number of sunspots increases to a maximum before declining back to a minimum. It’s associated with changes in the Sun’s magnetic field and has impacts on solar flares and coronal mass ejections​
2. Hale Cycle (22-Year Cycle): This cycle reflects the magnetic polarity reversal of the Sun’s magnetic field, taking two 11-year solar cycles for the magnetic poles to return to their original configuration. It is also known as the magnetic cycle​
3. Gleissberg Cycle (70-100 Years): This cycle describes a longer-term modulation in the amplitude of the 11-year solar cycle, impacting the strength and length of solar maxima and minima over decades​
4. Suess or de Vries Cycle (200-210 Years): This cycle is identified in radiocarbon records and indicates changes in solar activity over a period of about 200-210 years. It reflects variations in the Sun’s output that can influence Earth’s climate over centuries​
5. Hallstatt Cycle (2,200-2,400 Years): This very long cycle has been detected in cosmogenic isotope records like carbon-14 and beryllium-10, suggesting shifts in solar activity over millennia​. It is named after a period in European history when the climate cooled significantly.

Could the so called man-made ‘climate change’ simply be a result of the Suess or de Vries cycle doing what it naturally does? If man made climate change is worse today, as climate alarmists claim, why are current temperatures not surpassing those recorded in the early 19th century?

When you encounter a climate alarmist ask them when was the hottest recorded temperature in history? Also ask them what is the Suess or de Vries cycle?