Electrical Arcing Hazard - Understanding Cable Faults and Safety Risks #3517877 (License: Personal Use)

This conceptual image shows two multi-core electrical cables with their outer sheathing stripped, revealing color-coded insulated conductors (pink, orange, yellow, green) that are misaligned and generating a high-voltage electric arc across a dark void. The bright blue lightning bolt symbolizes uncontrolled current discharge due to insulation breakdown or short-circuit conditions. Such arcing can reach temperatures exceeding 10,000°F and ignite surrounding materials instantly.

Used on electrical safety training pages, engineering blogs, fire prevention guides, and product documentation for circuit breakers, arc-fault detectors, or cable management systems. Matches user intent for understanding electrical hazards, troubleshooting wiring faults, or selecting protective equipment.