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Fiber optic cables could act as early warning system for geohazards, study finds
September 29, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:

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Fiber optic cables could act as early warning system for geohazards, study finds

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Simple fiber-optic cables that are essential for powering the internet can be a useful tool in spotting geohazards such as sinkholes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

Using existing communication . . .

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