It's as I thought. The latest blackout was much worse in terms of
area affected. That article mentions that Maine escaped the blackout
because they had weak ties to the rest of the NE electrical system.
Now, our power systems are more interconnected than ever, so a much
larger area was affected.

Quote:"System impedance (electrical "distance") between Bangor, Maine
and Portland, Maine is about 8 times less today than it was in 1965.
In terms of electrical distance, Bangor is as close to Tennessee or
Michigan today, as it was to Portland in 1965. This is approximate,
and based on broad estimates. However, it illustrates the
interdependency of today's system, compared to 1965. We must be much
more careful today if we are to avoid a widespread disturbance,
simply because of the close ties we have with other power systems."

Mike

--- In connectionswithjamesburke@yahoogroups.com, "Frank DiSalle"
<fd10801@y...> wrote:
> Kanatajag@y: James Burke was referring to the 12 hour blackout of
> 1965. more about it here:
>
> http://www.cmpco.com/about/system/blackout.html
> [incidentally, for all you group members, this is a good URL to
> compare that blackout, with our recent one.]
>
> There was a second blackout in 1977. See here. You make me feel
old :)
>
> http://blackout.gmu.edu/events/tl1977.html
> My best,
> Frank
>
>
> --- In connectionswithjamesburke@yahoogroups.com, "kanatajag"
> <kanatajag@y...> wrote:
> > I'm a big fan of Mr. Burke.
> > I was riveted to his first Tv. Connections. The same for #2.
> > I saw (DUU!) His first book (|) at my local library. I am hooked
> now.
> > The most ironic thing was... I read the first chapter 2 days
before
> > our blackout.
> > Maybe this man has has fore sight. History? ???
> I don't know. Is this a connection for self reliance???
> > PS. Fared though it fine. With no work to go to. Although, summer
> was
> > a blessing.