Fiber Optic Internet Cables Can Help Detect Earthquakes | Technology

The Invisible Backbone of the Internet: Nearly A Million Miles of Undersea Cables Keep the World Connected — But What Happens If They Break?

In remote or disaster-hit areas where internet cables and cell towers can’t reach, high-altitude balloons are stepping in to help. These balloons float in the stratosphere and act as flying cell towers, sending internet signals to the ground below. Projects like Google’s Loon have already tested this technology to provide emergency internet access during floods, earthquakes, and in rural areas. It’s one of the most creative solutions to connect the unconnected parts of the world. #InternetEveryw