It's really incredible what kind of impact a cut cable can have on the world We have become way to reliant on the web to be at the mercy of a single underground cable.

Its also incredible how technology has change the severity of problems in the 21st century.
At my work a power failure could be overcome but only if the purchase was paid in cash and only if there was a price marked on the product. 90% of our transaction process is electronic. I don't even think we have a reciept form. I would just use blank paper, If I could find a writing stick.

I think a 3rd submarine cable has been affected in the last few hours...

I have seen a report that 5 cables are affected, inspiring ideas of sabotage and conspiracy theories that Isreal is about to take out Iran's nuclear facility.