submarine cables
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Vulnerabilities in the Global Telecommunication System Have Been Exposed Following the Tonga Volcanic Eruption
In the wake of a violent volcanic eruption in Tonga, much of the communication with residents on the islands remains at a standstill. In our modern, highly-connected world, more than 95% of global data transfer occurs along fibre-optic cables that criss-cross through the world’s oceans. Breakage or interruption to this critical infrastructure can have catastrophic…
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See How Data Moves With This Vintage-Inspired Map Of Submarine Cables
Do you like vintage maps? Do you like the internet? Then you’ll love this vintage-inspired world map of the underwater cables that connect the entire planet.