The Svalbard cable sustained damage in January 2022, allowing seawater to interfere with the electrical current used to amplify fiber optic signals between the peninsula and the Norwegian mainland. Initial police suspicions of human activity as the cause were dropped due to lack of evidence. Investigation of the damaged cable suggests it may have been crushed by trawling activity in the area. This incident highlighted the vulnerability of subsea cables, crucial for global communication. The following year saw similar incidents, including a gas pipeline and communication cable damage between Finland and Estonia. Discovering and repairing the damaged Svalbard cable showcased the importance of underwater infrastructure maintenance.
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