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First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world
London, UK (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 In September 2023, a bizarre global seismic signal was observed which appeared every 90 seconds over nine days - and was then repeated a month later. Almost a year later, two scientific studies proposed that the cause of these seismic anomalies were two mega tsunamis which were triggered in a remote East Greenland fjord by two major landslides which occurred due to warming of an unnamed glacier. The waves were thought to have become trapped in the fjord system, forming standing waves (or seiches) that u ... read more |
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Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Wutip rises to sevenHanoi (AFP) June 16, 2025 The death toll in Vietnam from heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Wutip has risen to seven, authorities said on Monday. ... more 
At least 10 dead in flooding in Texas; Floods in DR Congo capital kill at least 19Washington (AFP) June 14, 2025 Flooding from heavy rains in the southern US state of Texas led to at least 10 deaths, officials reported Friday, with several additional people reported missing. ... more 
One dead, 36 injured after 6.1-magnitude earthquake in PeruLima (AFP) June 16, 2025 A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Peru on Sunday, leaving one person dead and 36 injured as the tremor triggered landslides, officials said. ... more 
S.African president blames climate change for 'catastrophic' floodsMthatha, South Africa (AFP) June 13, 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Friday with survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 78 people in the impoverished Eastern Cape province, blaming the "catastrophic disaster" on climate change. ... more |
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Nigeria flood victims mourn missing bodies as death toll stagnatesMokwa, Nigeria (AFP) June 2, 2025 On a hot and humid afternoon in Mokwa, Nigeria, Fatima and Habiba Jibrin sat under a mango tree, waiting for the recovery of corpses they fear may never come. ... more 
India monsoon floods kill five in northeastGuwahati, India (AFP) May 31, 2025 Torrential monsoon rains in India's northeast triggered landslides and floods that swept away and killed at least five people in Assam, disaster officials said Saturday. ... more 
Around Lake Tanganyika, Burundians struggle with endless floodingGatumba, Burundi (AFP) May 28, 2025 Asha, a mother-of-four, was wearing rubber boots in her living room again - the frequent price of living near Lake Tanganyika in Burundi in an era of climate change and repeated flooding. ... more 
Massive lava columns in Kilauea volcano's latest display in HawaiiLos Angeles, United States (AFP) May 26, 2025 One of the world's most active volcanoes spewed columns of lava exceeding 1,000 feet above Hawaii, according to US vulcanologists and spectacular footage released Sunday. ... more 
Thousands remain isolated as floods ease in eastern AustraliaSydney (AFP) May 24, 2025 Tens of thousands of Australians remained isolated and thousands were without power on Saturday, authorities said as conditions in New South Wales eased after days of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding. ... more |
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Indonesia quake off Sumatra damages more than 100 houses
Jakarta (AFP) May 23, 2025 A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit near the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, damaging more than 100 houses with no reports of casualties. The tremor hit at 02:52 am local time (1952 GMT Thursday) at a depth of 68 kilometres (42.2 miles), with the epicentre offshore near Bengkulu province, according to the USGS. The country's meteorological agency gave a higher magnitude of 6.0 with the epicentre at a depth of 84 kilometres, adding that there was no po ... read more 
Boulder moved by ancient tsunami reveals extreme wave power in Pacific historySydney, Australia (SPX) May 22, 2025 Analysis of a massive boulder in Tonga has unveiled rare evidence of ancient tsunamis and their capacity to reshape Pacific coastlines. Researchers from the University of Queensland identified the M ... more |
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6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGS Athens (AFP) May 22, 2025 A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with no major damage immediately reported. ... more 
NASA-French Satellite Spots Large-Scale River Waves for First TimePasadena CA (JPL) May 22, 2025 The SWOT mission captured the flood waves, which stretched from 47 to 166 miles long, as they traveled down rivers in Montana, Texas, and Georgia. In a first, researchers from NASA and Virgini ... more
Massive floods strand over 50,000 in eastern AustraliaSydney (AFP) May 22, 2025 Rising floodwaters stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, as torrential rain pummelled water-logged towns for a second day and engorged rivers swallowed roads, leaving two dead. ... more
Pro-Russian groups spread false claims after Spain floods: reportMadrid (AFP) May 22, 2025 Pro-Russian activists sought to portray Spain as "engulfed in chaos" following deadly floods last year, according to a report by the country's national security department released on Thursday. ... more 
US braces for intense hurricane season as climate agency is guttedWashington (AFP) May 22, 2025 The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday predicted a more intense Atlantic hurricane season this year - even as the Trump administration moves to gut the agency's workforce and slash its budget. ... more |
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