Swirls of Ice in the Labrador Sea
“I’ve never seen anything like this…” When pilot Jeff Davis saw the cyclone-like formation from 36,000 feet, he thought he had spotted a storm.
The pains and strains of a continental breakup
Scientists have revealed the underlying mechanics enabling supercontinents to separate.
Earth’s Tides Can Trigger Earthquakes Along the San Andreas Fault
The same tides that affect ocean waves can trigger earthquakes along California’s San Andreas Fault, and scientists unexpectedly find that these quakes are more likely to happen as tides are strengthening, not when they are at their strongest.
The magical blue waters of Matsu Islands, Taiwan
Every summer, Matsu’s shore glitters with a display of glowing algae known as “Blue Tears.” Travelers come from far and wide to see the natural phenomenon and its otherworldly results.
“Living Shorelines” Will Get Fast Track to Combat Sea Level Rise
As sea levels rise along U.S. coasts, it may soon get easier for people and local governments to obtain federal permits to build what are known as “living shorelines,” natural or nature-based structures designed to protect communities and infrastructure from extreme storms and flooding even as they protect habitat.
The Barents Sea Abloom
The chlorophyll contained in phytoplankton often shows up in natural-color images as a green hue in the ocean’s surface waters.
Day at the beach leaves Texas man with flesh-eating bacteria
Vibrio bacteria live naturally in certain coastal waters and are present in higher concentrations between May and October when water temperatures are warmer. When ingested, it can lead to an illness in humans called fibrosis.
Dead Sea drying: A new low-point for Earth
The Dead Sea is gradually shrinking under the heat of the Middle Eastern sun. For those who live on its shores it’s a slow-motion crisis – but finding extra water to sustain the sea will be a huge challenge.
Europe’s 52 best secret beaches
The coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are fringed with an overwhelming array of beaches – many of which have been spoilt by concrete tower blocks and flocks of tourists. Head, instead, to one of these secret beaches…