Cascading Failure

+**Cascading Failure**

+A cascading failure occurs when a failure in one part of a system triggers a series of subsequent failures in interconnected parts, leading to a widespread collapse. This chain reaction amplifies an initial problem, often with unforeseen consequences, illustrating the fragility of complex [Systems](/wiki/system) and the importance of [Resilience](/wiki/resilience) in design.

+## See also

+- [Blackout](/wiki/blackout)

+- [Domino Effect](/wiki/domino_effect)