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Worst-Case Solar Storm Planning Is Expanding Beyond Power Grids to Human Behavior
A new warning on severe space weather argues that an extreme solar storm could do more than damage satellites and power systems: it could trigger panic buying, misinformation, protests, and wider public disorder.
Key Takeaways
- A worst-case space weather scenario may trigger panic buying, misinformation, and unrest, not just technical failures.
- The warning expands solar-storm planning beyond satellites and power grids to public behavior.
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DT Editorial AI··via space.com