China fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean in first such public test in ...
WEBSep 25, 2024 — An ICBM carrying a dummy warhead was launched at 8:44 a.m. Beijing time and fell into a designated area in the high seas of the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement. It ...
UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level …
WEBAug 27, 2024 — CNN — A “worldwide catastrophe” is imperiling Pacific Islands and the world must respond to the unprecedented and devastating impacts of rising seas “before it is too late,” the United Nations...
In the Pacific depths, an underwater mountain hosts a bonanza of …
WEB1 day ago — During ocean expeditions in the Southeast Pacific this year, scientists found an underwater wonderland, including more than 100 potentially new-to-science species. “We far exceeded our hopes on ...
China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific ...
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Updated 7:44 AM PDT, September 25, 2024. TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, stirring security concerns in the region already tense over Beijing’s territorial claims and rivalry with the U.S. The ICBM carried a dummy warhead and fell into a designated area of the ...
Wreck of ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ Found Off California
WEB1 day ago — Oct. 1, 2024, 5:03 a.m. ET. Leer en español. On Aug. 1, a ship dropped its unusual cargo into a patch of ocean some 70 miles northwest of San Francisco: three orange robots, each more than 20 ...
Researchers gain clear picture of fault that threatens Pacific …
WEBJun 7, 2024 — A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it comprehensively for the first time.
Powerful Pacific swell brings the threat of more dangerous surf to ...
WEBDec 30, 2023 — VENTURA, Calif. — Bulldozers built giant sand berms Friday to protect beachfront homes in one of California's coastal cities hit hard this week by extraordinary waves generated by powerful swells...
Tsunami Signs of ‘Significant’ Tsunami Damage Are Seen in Tonga
WEBJan 15, 2022 — An underwater volcano erupted on Saturday near the remote Pacific nation of Tonga, triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific and for the West Coast of the United States, and causing...
Climate change increasing threats in southwest Pacific: WMO ... - UN News
WEBNov 10, 2021 — WMO said sea surface temperatures and ocean heat in parts of the southwest Pacific are increasing at more than three times the global average rate. “Marine heatwaves” have bleached once vibrant...
Tsunami advisory issued for U.S. after undersea volcanic eruption
WEBJan 15, 2022 — A tsunami advisory was issued for parts of the U.S. Pacific coast Saturday morning after an undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near Tonga. California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and...