A major volcanic eruption, nuclear war, or an extreme solar storm could trigger a global food crisis practically without warning, and no one is prepared for such a scenario. This is the main conclusion of an analysis on the vulnerability of modern societies to catastrophic events, cited in a Live Science article.
According to the analysis, governments continue to inadequately assess these risks and lack adequate plans to ensure food supply. The central concern of experts is the lack of preparation facing scenarios that could have catastrophic consequences globally.
One of the imagined scenarios would be a large volcanic eruption in Southeast Asia. The released ash would initially destroy crops in the vicinity, but the impact could rapidly become global, affecting food production worldwide.
The analysis also draws attention to the danger posed by sulfur dioxide released during a volcanic eruption, which could have devastating effects on the atmosphere and climate, further exacerbating the global food crisis.
