Experts say that for now the long-distance power transmission system appears to be up to the challenge, though there is a constant threat of local distribution problems because persistent heat and the electricity surging through the lines can overwhelm equipment.

The Hubble Space Telescope is alive and in stable condition, with electricity surging through its instruments, after astronauts performed a heart-stopping replacement of its central power controller today.

All that glass probably looked real tempting, but the shutters were down now for extra insulation and heat retention and if they tried cutting through the outer glass as it sounded like and hit those shutters . . . There was a sudden flash and a scream and the sound of electricity surging through vibrating metal.

The reason for that decision, they said, was the belief that the electricity surging through the train would intensify the flames.

He reached for the handle... "Not gold," he rasped, the electricity surging through him, the Customized Ruger falling from his right fist, not discharging, his body shaking, trembling, pain.

The combination of high temperatures and large amounts of electricity surging through the cables can cause them to overheat and even catch fire, and the longer those conditions persist, the higher the risk of failure.

Mists of memory stopped that impulse when it was still only electricity surging through his muscles.

The sound of that word still sent electricity surging through me.

The wizard reached up, grabbed Wulfgar's groin, and sent a shock of electricity surging into the big man that brought a howl of pain.