Overview

Northeast Blackout of 2003

Overview

On August 14 and 15, 2003, the northeastern United States and southern Canada experienced a major power outage that affected approximately 50 million people. It was the largest blackout in North American history.

Causes

The blackout was caused by a combination of factors, including: * Aging power lines * Extreme summer heat * Overgrown trees * Outdated equipment * Human error

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