Submarine cables entangled Earth; space view of a viral planet

The convenience of long-distance communication and information access in the internet era has completely changed everyday living. But this enhanced connectedness comes with a price: electromagnetic radiation may harm animals and the environment. It comes from powerlines, WiFi, mobile phone data networks, TV and radio broadcasts, and radar, among other sources. A widely shared movie portraying Earth encircled by an internet cable network is bringing attention to this effect.

In the video, Earth is shown spinning while encircled by cables, giving the appearance that the globe is caught in them. The video’s commentary adds that these lines are part of an underwater cable network, which is essential for internet access around the world. The Wonderofscience account posted a video on the social media site X, which was once known as Twitter. The film emphasizes the importance of these underwater connections, which are visible in the aquatic regions around the continents. Three times the distance from Earth to the Moon, or around 1.3 million kilometers, is the length of these cables.

Netizens are shocked by the information in the video. A few people were taken aback, acknowledging that they had previously believed that some internet data was sent by satellite. While some projected that the length of internet connections will continue to rise over time, others conjectured about the veracity of the video.

It’s important to remember that underwater cables are essential for transmitting data and energy across seas and oceans. However, the BBC’s research on their existence and effects on marine life raises questions about the possible repercussions for undersea ecosystems.

This thought-provoking movie invites viewers to consider the environmental effects of our digital era by providing a graphic depiction of the complex network of underwater cables that provide internet connection worldwide.