Fiber optic cables transport petabytes of data every second around the world — scientists say they could also save lives by detecting tsunamis early

CAT February 20, 2024 1 min read

Undersea cables could be used as environmental sensors, according to researchers.

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Fiber optic cables transport petabytes of data every second around the world — scientists say they could also save lives by detecting tsunamis early

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