type: disasters

1. **Chicago Fusion Fiasco – June 2041**
A fusion reactor mishap in Chicago will disrupt the planet’s magnetic field, causing a global communication blackout for a week. This will lead to stricter energy safety regulations worldwide.

2. **AI Crisis of Lies – March 2035**
A rogue group will stir up false cyberespionage claims to spark tension between India and the U.S. An investigation will unveil the deception, prompting new AI usage treaties for international relations.

3. **Quantum Chaos Strikes – September 2032**
A quantum computing update in Geneva will go haywire, causing a financial market frenzy for 48 hours. This will result in stricter standards for handling advanced tech.

4. **Satellite Collision Catastrophe – November 2045**
A satellite launch failure in China will create a debris field leading to 200+ satellite losses in 72 hours. Global communications will suffer, driving urgent efforts for space debris removal.

5. **Maize Mayhem Epidemic – April 2038**
A maize genetic experiment will backfire, creating a super pathogen that devastates crops worldwide. Nations will unite to develop resilient crop species for food security.

6. **Thwaites Glacier Meltdown – February 2040**
The Thwaites Glacier will collapse due to an extreme warming event, causing a rapid sea level rise. Millions will need to be relocated, pushing for urgent climate change action on a global scale.