Geomagnetic Storm Prompts Global Blackout Drill as Scientists Warn of 100-Year Event Within the Decade
A coordinated blackout simulation across 30 nations this week, triggered by a moderate geomagnetic storm, has revealed critical weaknesses in power grids and satellite systems, leading experts to predict that a massive solar event within the next decade could cripple internet access and cause $2 trillion in damages globally, forcing governments to invest billions in “space weather shields” by 2030.