The Electric Eye of Cyclone Bansi
Though these images may look like they come from a science fiction movie, they are in fact photographs of tropical cyclone Bansi as seen at night by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). The images were taken when the ISS was east of Madagascar.
What Happens When You Bring Sand to the Beach
A homeowners association, in San Diego County, California, claims that a $28.5 million sand-replenishment project has gone wrong. The 450,000 cubic yards of sand taken from offshore sites and placed on less than a mile of coastline created a flood hazard.
Surfers Caught Inside This Week’s Monster Waves, Hawaii
Photographer and filmmaker Giora Koren, of Maui, shot dramatic footage of top big-wave surfers sought to conquer the massive waves that were crushing the beaches of Hawaii this week.
The Costa Del Concrete: Europe’s Coastlines and Urban Sprawl
Two French oceanography researchers expected to find pollution on their 8,345km, 14-month kayak journey from Gibraltar to Istanbul, but what shocked them was the endless spread of cities along the coast.