The 3 day blackout, commonly known as the Northeast Blackout, occurred in 2003.
Understanding the Northeast Blackout of 2003
The "3 day blackout" refers to the massive power outage that affected parts of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, as well as Ontario, Canada. This significant event began on August 14, 2003, and power was progressively restored over the following days, lasting until August 16 for many affected regions.
Key Details of the Event
This widespread power failure had a profound impact, affecting millions of people and causing significant disruption. The sheer scale of the outage made it one of the largest in North American history.
Here is a summary of the key aspects of the Northeast Blackout:
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