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Blackout, large-scale interruption of electric power, whether through a technical failure in the electric power system or through a planned reduction in alternating sectors of a serviced area during a period of power shortage. Better monitoring of power needs and development and maintenance of interlocking power sources can help to avert such blackouts.



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