Sure, which makes the blanket statement the GP made incorrect:
>Putting more energy into a meta-stable chaotic system will greatly increase the number of extremes across the board
In either case, a 1% change in energy input is always going to be a big deal with regards to an energy dependent chaotic system.
Chaotic systems, in essence, are known for its unpredictability. Watch this to get an idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEjZd-AvPco