What Really Happened During the 2003 Blackout?

In 2003, one of the most severe power outages in history affected the northeastern US and parts of eastern Canada. This video summarizes the events leading up to and during the blackout.

Courtesy of Practical Engineering on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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