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Subsea cables are one of the most critical ways that we all get #InternetAccess But they are not well-understood by most people. This is an *excellent* explainer piece about how the cables work, their history, how they are installed, and what threats there are. Great way for those interested in learning about how the #Internet actually works!
Also includes a 4-minute video that explains more and has helpful video and images.
From: @stshank
https://mstdn.social/@stshank/110769356180266349
Attached: 1 image I spent a lot of time and talked to a lot of people to learn about the subsea fiber optic network that's draped across the bottom of the world's oceans. Here's the result and a thread about it 1/n: https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/features/the-secret-life-of-the-500-cables-that-run-the-internet/
Kileauea erupts again
This lighthouse is SO UNIQUE! It's called Þrídrangar, which means "three rock pillars". It is located 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometres) off the southwest coast of Iceland, in the archipelago of Vestmannaeyjar, often described as the most isolated lighthouse in the world. The lighthouse was built there in 1939.
It's such a INCREDIBLE location for a lighthouse, perched on a rock in Iceland's wild surf. Originally constructed and accessible only by scaling the rock on which it is situated, it is now accessible by helicopter since the construction of a helipad.
#photography #photo #photos #landscape #lighthouse #engineering #amazing #travel #world #wonders