EMP attack
Circuits' sudden death
An EMP attack is the deliberate use of an electromagnetic pulse to disable electronic systems.
The pulse—generated by a nuclear detonation at high altitude or a specialized device—induces voltage surges that can fry circuits across a wide area.
EMP attacks appear frequently in apocalyptic fiction and military planning scenarios: An EMP attack could knock out the power grid for months.
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