majithia23 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 A Wikipedia entry states that only 1% of Internet data and voice traffic is transmitted through satellite links while the remaining 99% is still carried by undersea cables spread across the world’s oceans.This explains why Internet services get disrupted when these undersea cables are damaged due to passing ships or in the event of an undersea earthquakeCheck the recently updated Submarine Map ( http://www.submarinecablemap.com/ )which gives some good idea about the physical routes of these cables lying under the sea bed. This is an interactive map so you can zoom-in or click on any particular colored cable to know about their respective owners. Fascinating stuff. http://www.submarinecablemap.com/ <<<<<<<<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabben Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 wow :o this is awesome! i didn't know there are this much cables in the seas and oceans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myidisbb Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i prefer them to be underthe oceans. that why certain 3rd world nations and their rebels etc will not cut them if they where on land. plus having them under water gives some protection incase of major war of nukes or aliens actually show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 probably best way to do it. not quite sure why every country needs to be linked together though, :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manb Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks majithia23, never knew so much cable lying underwater.....Awsome post...count on u 4 more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majithia23 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 @allmake sure to check the site for the interactive page and individual cable details ..amazing knowledge ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sands Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Imagine if every single country were connected to eachother! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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