Impact Trust • Working glossary
Cascade failure
When failure in one part of a connected system triggers failures across the whole system, like a power grid blackout.
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Our Take
Intuitive with examples (power grids, financial contagion); the Cascade Institute takes its name from this concept.
Examples of Use
Complex systems, infrastructure, finance
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