[39730] in North American Network Operators' Group
RE: Update: CSX train derailment
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (up@3.am)
Sat Jul 21 12:54:29 2001
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 12:50:25 -0400 (EDT)
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On Sat, 21 Jul 2001, Randy Bush wrote:
> > I would think that if fiber can be run across oceans without using tunnels
> > or bridges, that it could be run across some rivers much the same way, no?
>
> the biggest exposure to cut for wet fiber is shallow water. anchors,
> idiots, ...
Yes, I can see that; but I imagine you could handle this much the way
fiber is handled near the shoreline. Bury it a few feet under the mud or
sand.
James Smallacombe PlantageNet, Inc. CEO and Janitor
up@3.am http://3.am
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