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Europe's Devastating Power Outage in Photos

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A massive blackout hit Spain , Portugal , and southern France on Monday , causing disruptions to transportation, communications, and essential services.

Authorities say the blackouts were caused by “atmospheric conditions” that affected certain voltage lines.

The restoration of the power supply is currently underway, with officials citing a rare atmospheric phenomenon as the cause.

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