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The discovery of electrical surges, also known as transient voltage spikes, is attributed to the broader study of electricity and electromagnetic phenomena. Early observations and investigations into electrical surges can be linked to the work of scientists such as Michael Faraday and Heinrich Hertz. Faraday, in the 1830s, explored electromagnetic induction, which laid the foundation for understanding how electrical surges can occur due to changes in electromagnetic fields. Heinrich Hertz, in the late 19th century, furthered this understanding by experimenting with electromagnetic waves and demonstrating how sudden changes in electrical current could produce transient effects. These foundational studies by Faraday and Hertz were critical in identifying and understanding the nature of electrical surges.