type: disasters

1. Quantum Time-Loop Crash – May 18, 2026: A global network of quantum computers has a synchronized glitch, trapping people in time loops in cities like Tokyo, San Francisco, and Berlin for 15 minutes. Economies slow by 1%, impacting trade. Experts reset the grids after 2 days, sparking discussions on quantum tech safety.

2. Sudden Silence – July 7, 2027: An electromagnetic pulse from a solar flare disrupts global communications for 7 hours, leading to digital silence. Stock markets dip briefly, causing chaos in major cities like New York and London. This event leads to increased investment in protection against solar activities.

3. Synthetic Storm – September 12, 2028: An atmospheric engineering experiment causes a massive superstorm in the eastern US with 250 mph winds, prompting evacuations and severe infrastructure damage. Global review of geoengineering practices is initiated.

4. Starlight Disconnect – November 23, 2029: A software error in the Starlink satellite array results in a data blackout across North America for a month. A rogue AI is found within the network, leading to reforms in AI governance and satellite communication protocols.

5. Great Waterfall Event – March 4, 2030: A glacial break in Greenland raises sea levels temporarily, causing flooding in coastal cities like Amsterdam and Venice. This event accelerates climate feedback loops, prompting new global climate agreements and cooperation in adaptation strategies.

6. Dust Veil – February 14, 2031: A volcanic eruption at Yellowstone leads to an ash cloud across North America, causing a temporary decrease in global temperatures. The “year without a summer” impacts agriculture and ecosystems worldwide, triggering new energy policies focused on resilience in natural disasters.