On March 13, 1989, a geomagnetic storm collapsed Quebec's entire power grid in just 90 seconds — leaving 6 million people in the cold and dark before most of them had even woken up

Recent coverage examines the impact of solar storms on Earth's infrastructure. While these storms do not harm people directly, they induce electric currents in long metal conductors such as pipelines, undersea internet cables, and power lines. A historical example cited by Space Daily notes a March 13, 1989, geomagnetic storm that collapsed Quebec's power grid in 90 seconds, affecting 6 million people.

Reporting from Zamin.uz, Nautilus | Science, and Space Daily emphasizes strategies for protecting the planet against violent space weather. Specifically, scientists have proposed the creation of a space shield to mitigate the effects of solar storms. The Windsor Star also contributes to the discussion by questioning if solar storms are a diminishing concern.

Future developments center on the feasibility of the proposed space shield and further methods to protect planetary infrastructure from induced electric currents.