A new study published in Current Biology has uncovered an extraordinary behaviour in Desertas Petrels, a rare seabird species in the North Atlantic. Contrary to previous beliefs, these birds actively pursue tropical cyclones, exploiting the storms’ dynamic conditions for foraging opportunities. The research, led by Francesco Ventura from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), tracked …
A once-sleeping subduction zone beneath the Gibraltar Strait is showing signs of stirring, with new research suggesting it could spell changes for the Atlantic Ocean. According to a study published in the journal Geology on February 13, the Gibraltar arc, as it’s known, has been quietly creeping westward and might one day “invade” the Atlantic, …
This study shows for the first time how such a direct invasion can happen. Scientists say a slumbering subduction zone beneath the Strait of Gibraltar might be on the verge of awakening and dramatically altering the Atlantic Ocean. Subduction zones are regions where one tectonic plate dives under another, triggering earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The …
The first bomb went missing in February 1958 near the Tybee Island, Georgia. The US has lost at least three nuclear bombs that have never been located. According to the BBC, one of these undetonated thermonuclear, or hydrogen, bombs lies at the bottom of the Philippine Sea. According to reports, it is believed to be …
The discovered water mass is formed by the mixing of separate bodies of water along the equator (Photo credit: Storyblocks/Representative Image) Subscribe to Notifications Subscribe to Notifications New Delhi: Researchers have discovered a previously inconspicuous water mass in the Atlantic Sea. This huge waterway, named Atlantic Equatorial Water, extends from …
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 29, 2023 11:37 IST Scientists have identified a colossal water mass in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean that had previously remained undetected. They have named the Atlantic Equatorial Water and its detection marks a new chapter in our understanding of ocean dynamics. This mystrious mass of water in Atlantic extends from …
Tracking Hurricane Lee 02:13 Lee strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane Wednesday and is forecast to become an “extremely dangerous major hurricane” by Friday, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say. Here’s what to know about the growing storm. When did Lee become a hurricane? The National Hurricane Center said in an update shared at …