Which risk increases when a powerful electromagnetic pulse (EMP) bomb induces strong transient fields?

💡 Explanation

Silicon avalanche breakdown becomes likely because electrons gain enough energy from EMPs, initiating a self-sustaining surge that is difficult to control. Therefore, electronic devices are damaged, rather than thermal or mechanical failures which require longer exposure and different mechanisms.

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