The Undersea Cables That Are The Internet

What physical phenomenon allows light to travel long distances inside a fiber-optic cable without escaping?

Why do undersea cables require high-voltage electricity to run alongside the fiber-optic strands?

How thick is a typical undersea internet cable when laid in the deep ocean?

Approximately how fast does data travel through the fiber-optic glass of an undersea cable?

Which material is placed directly around the glass fibers in an undersea cable to prevent water damage?

What is the purpose of a cable landing station?

Why are undersea cables near the shoreline much thicker than those in the deep ocean?

What medium is used to transmit data through modern undersea internet cables?

Would you live near a vital internet landing station?