electromagnetic pulse

Explores the possibility of a solar storm, including the chain of events, how likely it is, and more.

Analyzes the threat of an electromagnetic pulse event, arguing that America's defenses are not prepared for a natural or man-made incident that could devastate a country almost entirely dependent on its electrical grid for power and communication.

After an electromagnetic pulse weapon destroys the United States' electrical grid, history professor John Matherson, a retired soldier, attempts to protect his family despite the breakdown of society and prevalence of starvation, disease, and roving gangs of barbarians.

After an electromagnetic pulse weapon destroys the United States' electrical grid, history professor John Matherson, a retired soldier, attempts to protect his family despite the breakdown of society and prevalence of starvation, disease, and roving gangs of barbarians.

Maine artist Clayton Riddell, elated after closing the deal for his first comic book, comes down to Earth quickly when a brain-zapping energy burst--The Pulse--strikes, reducing cell phone users to zombie-like creatures, and leaving Clayton desperate to find a way home from Boston to see if his wife and son have survived.