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SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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"Major Mystery": Scientists Discover "Sunken Worlds" Under Pacific Ocean
Scientists have discovered potential patches of Earth's ancient crust, sometimes called the "sunken worlds", deep within the mantle, all thanks to a new way of mapping the interior of our planet.
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Water 20 km Below Mars Surface? What Study Shows And What It Means
Water is considered essential for life, and geological studies show the planet's surface had lakes, rivers and oceans more than 3 billion years ago.
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Pictures Of Underwater Volcano Erupting In Vanuatu Go Viral
The department shared pictures of the eruption and a map with a 10-kilometer "risk zone" surrounding the submerged volcano.
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Evidence Of Ancient Ocean Found On Mars, Indicate The Planet May Have Once Be Hospitable
A recently released set of topography maps provide new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars.
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NASA’s SpaceX CR-25 Begins Journey to International Space Station After Delays
NASA’s SpaceX CR-25 Dragon spacecraft has set off towards the International Space Station (ISS), after many delays. The Dragon capsule, which will dock with the ISS on Saturday, is carrying studies of the immune system, Earth's oceans, soil communities, and cell-free biomarkers. It is also taking mapping the composition of Earth's dust and testin...
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Giant 'Snake Skeleton' On Google Maps Sparks Titanoboa Theories, But...
Exploring the world through Google Maps can help you discover some weird, wonderful and whacky things - but the spotting of a huge 'snake skeleton' in France has created a buzz like no other.
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Deep Ocean Mission Soon To Study Origins Of Life: Centre
India will soon scour the ocean bed to unravel the mysteries of the origins of life as scientists are set to travel up to 6,000 metres below the sea surface under a deep ocean mission (DOM).
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How People In Nepal Are Raising Awareness About Pollution Of Oceans
Young Nepalis created a map of the Dead Sea with used plastic bags Wednesday in a bid to set a new international record and raise awareness about the vast volumes polluting the world's oceans.
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SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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"Major Mystery": Scientists Discover "Sunken Worlds" Under Pacific Ocean
Scientists have discovered potential patches of Earth's ancient crust, sometimes called the "sunken worlds", deep within the mantle, all thanks to a new way of mapping the interior of our planet.
-
Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Water 20 km Below Mars Surface? What Study Shows And What It Means
Water is considered essential for life, and geological studies show the planet's surface had lakes, rivers and oceans more than 3 billion years ago.
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Pictures Of Underwater Volcano Erupting In Vanuatu Go Viral
The department shared pictures of the eruption and a map with a 10-kilometer "risk zone" surrounding the submerged volcano.
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Evidence Of Ancient Ocean Found On Mars, Indicate The Planet May Have Once Be Hospitable
A recently released set of topography maps provide new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars.
-
NASA’s SpaceX CR-25 Begins Journey to International Space Station After Delays
NASA’s SpaceX CR-25 Dragon spacecraft has set off towards the International Space Station (ISS), after many delays. The Dragon capsule, which will dock with the ISS on Saturday, is carrying studies of the immune system, Earth's oceans, soil communities, and cell-free biomarkers. It is also taking mapping the composition of Earth's dust and testin...
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Giant 'Snake Skeleton' On Google Maps Sparks Titanoboa Theories, But...
Exploring the world through Google Maps can help you discover some weird, wonderful and whacky things - but the spotting of a huge 'snake skeleton' in France has created a buzz like no other.
-
Deep Ocean Mission Soon To Study Origins Of Life: Centre
India will soon scour the ocean bed to unravel the mysteries of the origins of life as scientists are set to travel up to 6,000 metres below the sea surface under a deep ocean mission (DOM).
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How People In Nepal Are Raising Awareness About Pollution Of Oceans
Young Nepalis created a map of the Dead Sea with used plastic bags Wednesday in a bid to set a new international record and raise awareness about the vast volumes polluting the world's oceans.
