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2 large tornadoes tear through China, and it was all caught on camera
Published Jun. 17, 2022, 5:11 PM CEST Updated Jun. 17, 2022 PM By Zachary Rosenthal, AccuWeather staff writer
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Two visually stunning tornadoes struck China this past week, part of a series of natural disasters in the sprawling country of more than 1.4 billion people.


A dramatic video filmed in the Chinese megacity of Guangzhou, located in the southeastern province of Guangdong, shows a terrifyingly large twister tearing through buildings in the dark on June 16. As the tornado strikes a downtown train station, several small explosions are seen, with sparks being lifted into the sky by the rapidly rotating storm.

The tornado, illuminated by city lights and the explosions of transformers, is clearly visible from several perspectives in the darkness as it tears through the dense urban center. According to witnesses, the twister was on the ground for about three minutes.

As the tornado rampaged through the city, one man filming a video added his own colorful commentary.

“It has a power cut. The huge tornado is moving along the track of Line 14. Wow, the sparks fly here and there! The Line 14 metro station is struck!” he said, according to a translation by Newsflare.

In the storm's aftermath, Guangzhou residents took to the streets to survey the damage and begin cleaning up. Trees and scaffolding had collapsed into the street, and the tornado and strong winds associated with the storm knocked out power in the area. Amazingly, no storm-related casualties were reported.


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EMP THREAT: Prepping for the moment power grids collapse
06/11/2025 // Willow Tohi

  • A high-altitude nuclear burst or severe space weather creates an electromagnetic shockwave that cripples electronics nationwide.

  • U.S. agencies collaborate on EMP shielding tech and disaster preparedness under Executive Order 13865.

  • Stockpile non-perishables, shield electronics in Faraday cages and secure off-grid power like solar generators.

  • Predicted 90% U.S. population loss within one year after an attack, driven by food scarcity, violence and medical collapse.

  • Form alliances, build analog communication networks and master pre-industrial skills for long-term resilience.
As geopolitical rivalries intensify, experts warn that an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack could strike without warning, disabling the nation’s infrastructure, health systems and communications in a matter of seconds. Recent discussions about nuclear threats overshadow this peril, prompting survival advocates and policymakers to urge immediate preparedness.

An EMP, whether from a high-altitude nuclear detonation or a severe geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) caused by a solar storm, floods the atmosphere with a surge of electromagnetic energy, frying microchips, crippling utilities and silencing power grids. The Department of Homeland Security’s National Risk Management Center estimates recovery from a catastrophic EMP could take years, with societal collapse compounding the crisis.

Historically, a 1989 solar storm knocked out Hydro-Québec’s grid for nine hours, disrupting millions. A full-scale EMP attack, however, could dwarf such effects, leaving 90% of the population deceased within a year due to famine, violence and medical failure, according to survivalist literature like One Second After, a fictional guide widely cited in preparedness circles.

The hidden vulnerabilities of modern life​

The instant collapse of key systems threatens to erase 21st-century conveniences. “If the grid fails, hospitals lose life-support systems, refrigerated foods spoil and fuel pumps stop—all in one second,” said Mark Hager, a prepping blogger emphasizing the need for Faraday shielding and analog tools.

Government agencies are responding. Executive Order 13865 mandates collaboration between DHS, DOE and FEMA to shield critical infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and communication networks. Meanwhile, researchers study EMP Cloth, a military-grade material shielding electronics such as generators and ham radios, while companies promote emergency water generators and solar backups

Prepping essentials for survival​

For families, preparation hinges on four pillars:

  • Food and water: Stockpile shelf-stable staples like white rice, canned fish and honey (with 30+ year shelf lives), plus filtration systems. Survivalists recommend split stores: short-term consumables, long-term bulk and ultra-long-term staples.

  • Shielding electronics: Store critical gear in Faraday cages—metal containers lined with insulation—or use EMP Cloth, though imperfect at home. Basic tools (axes, lanterns) and books on herbal medicine, carpentry and agriculture become lifelines.

  • Security: Non-lethal deterrents include fortified homes, alliances with local groups and non-computerized firearms. “Communication is key,” advises EMP.news, emphasizing two-way radios as priorities over compromised cell networks.

  • Water resilience: A solar still or rainwater catchment system ensures hydration amid grid-failed pumps.

Societal collapse and leadership challenges​

Experts warn that an EMP would trigger immediate chaos. Looters target grocery stores, while reliance on prescription drugs drives frenzy for healthcare stockpiles. Urban populations migrate to rural regions, overextending local resources. Trust in leaders erodes, with unchecked violence escalating within weeks.

“Groups must unify to share resources and self-defense,” said Joel Lambert’s Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide, advising preppers to scout shelter locations in advance. Long-term survival demands farming skills, homemade remedies and careful rationing—practices lost to most but critical for rebuilding.

Preparedness is the ultimate defense against the invisible storm​

An EMP attack’s consequences are irreversible within seconds, making hindsight useless. Individual and institutional preparedness—though overshadowed by headlines—is the only defense. From shielding personal electronics to national grid overhauls, every effort mitigates risk in an increasingly unstable world.

As CISA’s EMP/GMD Strategy emphasizes, readiness demands acknowledging the unthinkable: “The most silent storm could end modernity. Open eyes today to survive tomorrow.”

Sources for this article include:

AskAPrepper.com

CISA.gov

TreehouseDad.com
 

EMP THREAT: Prepping for the moment power grids collapse
06/11/2025 // Willow Tohi

  • A high-altitude nuclear burst or severe space weather creates an electromagnetic shockwave that cripples electronics nationwide.

  • U.S. agencies collaborate on EMP shielding tech and disaster preparedness under Executive Order 13865.

  • Stockpile non-perishables, shield electronics in Faraday cages and secure off-grid power like solar generators.

  • Predicted 90% U.S. population loss within one year after an attack, driven by food scarcity, violence and medical collapse.

  • Form alliances, build analog communication networks and master pre-industrial skills for long-term resilience.
As geopolitical rivalries intensify, experts warn that an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack could strike without warning, disabling the nation’s infrastructure, health systems and communications in a matter of seconds. Recent discussions about nuclear threats overshadow this peril, prompting survival advocates and policymakers to urge immediate preparedness.

An EMP, whether from a high-altitude nuclear detonation or a severe geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) caused by a solar storm, floods the atmosphere with a surge of electromagnetic energy, frying microchips, crippling utilities and silencing power grids. The Department of Homeland Security’s National Risk Management Center estimates recovery from a catastrophic EMP could take years, with societal collapse compounding the crisis.

Historically, a 1989 solar storm knocked out Hydro-Québec’s grid for nine hours, disrupting millions. A full-scale EMP attack, however, could dwarf such effects, leaving 90% of the population deceased within a year due to famine, violence and medical failure, according to survivalist literature like One Second After, a fictional guide widely cited in preparedness circles.

The hidden vulnerabilities of modern life​

The instant collapse of key systems threatens to erase 21st-century conveniences. “If the grid fails, hospitals lose life-support systems, refrigerated foods spoil and fuel pumps stop—all in one second,” said Mark Hager, a prepping blogger emphasizing the need for Faraday shielding and analog tools.

Government agencies are responding. Executive Order 13865 mandates collaboration between DHS, DOE and FEMA to shield critical infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and communication networks. Meanwhile, researchers study EMP Cloth, a military-grade material shielding electronics such as generators and ham radios, while companies promote emergency water generators and solar backups

Prepping essentials for survival​

For families, preparation hinges on four pillars:

  • Food and water: Stockpile shelf-stable staples like white rice, canned fish and honey (with 30+ year shelf lives), plus filtration systems. Survivalists recommend split stores: short-term consumables, long-term bulk and ultra-long-term staples.

  • Shielding electronics: Store critical gear in Faraday cages—metal containers lined with insulation—or use EMP Cloth, though imperfect at home. Basic tools (axes, lanterns) and books on herbal medicine, carpentry and agriculture become lifelines.

  • Security: Non-lethal deterrents include fortified homes, alliances with local groups and non-computerized firearms. “Communication is key,” advises EMP.news, emphasizing two-way radios as priorities over compromised cell networks.

  • Water resilience: A solar still or rainwater catchment system ensures hydration amid grid-failed pumps.

Societal collapse and leadership challenges​

Experts warn that an EMP would trigger immediate chaos. Looters target grocery stores, while reliance on prescription drugs drives frenzy for healthcare stockpiles. Urban populations migrate to rural regions, overextending local resources. Trust in leaders erodes, with unchecked violence escalating within weeks.

“Groups must unify to share resources and self-defense,” said Joel Lambert’s Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide, advising preppers to scout shelter locations in advance. Long-term survival demands farming skills, homemade remedies and careful rationing—practices lost to most but critical for rebuilding.

Preparedness is the ultimate defense against the invisible storm​

An EMP attack’s consequences are irreversible within seconds, making hindsight useless. Individual and institutional preparedness—though overshadowed by headlines—is the only defense. From shielding personal electronics to national grid overhauls, every effort mitigates risk in an increasingly unstable world.

As CISA’s EMP/GMD Strategy emphasizes, readiness demands acknowledging the unthinkable: “The most silent storm could end modernity. Open eyes today to survive tomorrow.”

Sources for this article include:

AskAPrepper.com

CISA.gov

TreehouseDad.com
I find this to be an interesting "fear Porn" topic, and the "EMP" in enemy hands" theme seems to pop up when we have Solar flares, and turbulent weather patterns, from my observations.

Something niggled though, this time, and reminded me of the last movie to cause a correlation and concern,on web searches.
It was the movie "Civil War".
Well, here's my thoughts:

Back in 2009, William R. Forstchen wrote an amazing Sci-Fi book titled "One Second after".
Hes an american historian, as well as an author of other Sci-Fi type literature.
I found these books in this series, I think there were 3 additional books, incredibly well written.

In chilling and realistic scenarios, he outlines how a huge amount of modern conveniences and, for lack of a better description, "dependency's", such as pharmaceutical drugs, without access, would cause the first wave of human death and disaster.

It just so happens that this past April, two months ago, a deal was made and a major motion picture is going to be made about this VERY book, and there really wasn't much chatter about it at the time.
What are the odds of that, eh?

I bet that's the newest "egregore" humans are being tricked into adding consciousness, emotional angst (fear and anger) and "belief" to the EMP threat...but, that's just how I see these manipulations and ploys unfolding.


Here's a link to the article:
 
A Spacecraft Carrying Human Remains and Cannabis Crashes into the Ocean
By Matthew Williams - June 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM UTC | Missions
We've sent some pretty interesting payloads to space since the first satellite (Sputnik 1) launched on October 4th, 1957. As access to space has increased, thanks largely to the commercial space industry, so too have the types of payloads we are sending. Consider the Nyx capsule created by German aerospace startup The Exploration Company, which launched on June 23rd from the Vandenberg Space Force Base atop a Falcon-9 rocket as part of a rideshare mission (Transporter-14). The payload for this flight (dubbed "Mission Possible") included the ashes and DNA of more than 166 deceased people provided by Celestis, a Texas-based memorial spaceflight company.


While the mission achieved orbit and a controlled reentry, the capsule's landing parachutes failed to deploy before landing. This caused the Nyx capsule to crash in the Pacific Ocean on June 24th, causing all of its cargo to be lost at sea. This was the first time The Exploration Company sent customer payloads to space, equivalent to roughly 300 kg (660 lbs) of cargo. In a statement posted on LinkedIn, the company described the flight as a "partial success (partial failure)."
In addition to the human remains and other payloads, Nyx also carried cannabis plant matter and seeds provided by Martian Grow, an open-source citizen science project. The purpose was to study the effects of microgravity on the germination and resilience, potentially providing insight into how life could adapt and fare in the Martian environment. The first, Mission Bikini, launched a smaller reentry capsule in July 2024 atop an Ariane 6 rocket, but the capsule remained in orbit after the rocket's upper stage failed to launch it on its reentry trajectory.
 
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