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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Pools And Slides As North Korea Set To Open 'World Class' Tourist Resort
North Korea has completed construction on a massive tourist resort boasting colourful water slides and swimming pools, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un.
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Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
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Heavy Rains In Coastal Karnataka Disrupt Normal Life, Red Alert Till Sunday
IMD has issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada district, where heavy rainfall since Saturday afternoon has disrupted daily life.
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Security Stepped Up In Coastal Areas Of Odisha Amid India-Pak Tension
In the wake of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha has been put on high alert. The security has been ramped up, with additional forces stationed at major locations.
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India Hands Over 442 Metric Tonnes Of Food Aid To Quake-Hit Myanmar
India on Saturday delivered a large consignment of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar at Thilawa Port in the southern coastal area to the Yangon region's chief minister as part of its ongoing Operation Brahma.
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'Kallakkadal' Warning Issued In Coastal Areas Of Kerala, Tamil Nadu
The coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon," the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves, on January 15 night, according to an alert issued by a central agency.
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Thousands, Including Hollywood Stars, Flee Los Angeles Amid Wildfire
More than 30,000 people evacuated their homes as wildfire ripped through an upscale coastal area of Los Angeles overnight, with Hollywood celebrities among those fleeing by car and on foot as flames engulfed homes and set hillsides ablaze.
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Scientists Identify Seismic Trigger Before 2022 Tonga Eruption; Insight Could Improve Tsunami Warnings
A seismic wave recorded 15 minutes before the massive 2022 Tonga eruption could help scientists improve early-warning systems for remote oceanic volcanoes and mitigate tsunami risks. Researchers found that a rupture beneath the volcano’s caldera allowed seawater to mix with magma, triggering the eruption. This discovery may provide critical lead-...
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Climate Change Causes Issues In Coastal Areas During Cyclones: Weather Chief
Raising concern over climate change DGM, IMD, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that an ice-melting process in polar regions is causing sea-level rise and coastal areas are facing problems, especially during cyclones.
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High Court Nixes Centre's Decision To Give Coastal Regulation Zone Clearance After Construction
The Bombay High Court has quashed the Union government's decision permitting post-facto clearance for projects constructed in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas in violation of rules.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Pools And Slides As North Korea Set To Open 'World Class' Tourist Resort
North Korea has completed construction on a massive tourist resort boasting colourful water slides and swimming pools, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un.
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Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
-
Heavy Rains In Coastal Karnataka Disrupt Normal Life, Red Alert Till Sunday
IMD has issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada district, where heavy rainfall since Saturday afternoon has disrupted daily life.
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Security Stepped Up In Coastal Areas Of Odisha Amid India-Pak Tension
In the wake of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha has been put on high alert. The security has been ramped up, with additional forces stationed at major locations.
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India Hands Over 442 Metric Tonnes Of Food Aid To Quake-Hit Myanmar
India on Saturday delivered a large consignment of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar at Thilawa Port in the southern coastal area to the Yangon region's chief minister as part of its ongoing Operation Brahma.
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'Kallakkadal' Warning Issued In Coastal Areas Of Kerala, Tamil Nadu
The coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon," the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves, on January 15 night, according to an alert issued by a central agency.
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Thousands, Including Hollywood Stars, Flee Los Angeles Amid Wildfire
More than 30,000 people evacuated their homes as wildfire ripped through an upscale coastal area of Los Angeles overnight, with Hollywood celebrities among those fleeing by car and on foot as flames engulfed homes and set hillsides ablaze.
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Scientists Identify Seismic Trigger Before 2022 Tonga Eruption; Insight Could Improve Tsunami Warnings
A seismic wave recorded 15 minutes before the massive 2022 Tonga eruption could help scientists improve early-warning systems for remote oceanic volcanoes and mitigate tsunami risks. Researchers found that a rupture beneath the volcano’s caldera allowed seawater to mix with magma, triggering the eruption. This discovery may provide critical lead-...
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Climate Change Causes Issues In Coastal Areas During Cyclones: Weather Chief
Raising concern over climate change DGM, IMD, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that an ice-melting process in polar regions is causing sea-level rise and coastal areas are facing problems, especially during cyclones.
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High Court Nixes Centre's Decision To Give Coastal Regulation Zone Clearance After Construction
The Bombay High Court has quashed the Union government's decision permitting post-facto clearance for projects constructed in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas in violation of rules.
