Photo: Sun's Cycles Can Forecast Floods, Drought?

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The first active region (circled) of the new 11-year solar cycle was photographed by the STEREO spacecraft on January 4, 2008.

The sun's activity cycles, which may influence weather systems on Earth, could help scientists predict future events such as drought and floods, experts said in December 2008.

Image courtesy NASA/STEREO

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