The Imminent Threat of Solar Superstorms to Earth’s Power Grids

Historical analyses reveal that Earth has experienced geomagnetic superstorms far more powerful than the 1989 event that caused a blackout in Quebec. Notably, the 1859 Carrington Event and a 1921 storm were up to ten times stronger. Such superstorms are certain to occur again and could lead to catastrophic failures in power grids, communication networks, and other critical infrastructure. The increasing vulnerability of modern technology underscores the urgent need for robust protective measures against these inevitable solar events.

Source: https://spectrum.ieee.org/a-perfect-storm-of-planetary-proportions