Lights Out

  • Released Monday, April 1, 2019
  • Updated Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 1:26PM
  • ID: 12396

Watch the lights come back on after the longest electricity black-out in U.S. history.

Watch the lights come back on after the longest electricity black-out in U.S. history.

Before Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico's urban areas, primarily around the coasts, are brightly lit.

Before Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico's urban areas, primarily around the coasts, are brightly lit.

On September 20th, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, its path shown in red. The storm knocked out power for nearly the entire island.

On September 20th, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, its path shown in red. The storm knocked out power for nearly the entire island.

The average light level three to four months after Maria shows urban centers beginning to recover.

The average light level three to four months after Maria shows urban centers beginning to recover.

The average light level five to six months after Maria shows power mostly restored, though rural areas still lag behind.

The average light level five to six months after Maria shows power mostly restored, though rural areas still lag behind.

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