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Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hernan has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land

The Independent UK

Dolphin, Dim-sum, Banyan: How tropical cyclones get their names

NEW YORK — If you see that a storm named Dim-sum is gathering steam in the Pacific Ocean, it’s not an error.

Bangkok Post

ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026

From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.

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Australia spent 25 years turning a river inland. The result became the country's biggest engineering project

On 17 October 1949, Australia's governor-general, prime minister and the newly appointed head of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority fired the first construction blast at Adaminaby, in the New South Wales high country, launching what would become the largest engineering project ever undertaken in Australia. The Snowy Mountains Scheme set…

The Times of India

Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

The Independent UK

‘I was stranded in the Pacific Ocean for a month. Here’s three things I did to survive’

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Sailor shares what he ate to survive month adrift in the Pacific Ocean

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Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico

The Independent UK

Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week

Forecasters say Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week

The Independent UK

In 2012, a group released nearly 100 tonnes of iron sulphate into the Pacific off Canada, triggering an unauthorised ocean-fertilisation experiment visible from space

An experiment in 2012 released iron sulphate into the Pacific Ocean to stimulate phytoplankton growth. Satellites observed a vast bloom, prompting criticism from researchers and regulators. Scientists noted limited iron incorporation into phytoplankton despite the bloom's intensity. The project aimed to restore ocean pastures and boost salmon populations. This event…

The Times of India

Japan raises fears over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire exercise with Russia

China disputes Japan's claim of an EEZ around the Okinotori island, saying it's an atoll not an island

The Independent UK

Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research

2026 has been an unsettling year in terms of Australian security. It opened with the nation still reeling from its worst terrorist attack on home soil. This sense of insecurity has since been compounded by regional and global events, including the conflict in Iran and, more recently, the Chinese ballistic…

The Conversation

Tropical Storm Elida forms in the Pacific Ocean as El Niño pushes season to historic pace

No coastal watches or warnings are presently in effect

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Quote of the Day by British explorer Captain James Cook: 'Do just once what others say you can't do...'- Inspiring lessons on human psychology, determination, and breaking barriers by the greatest navigator famous for his groundbreaking expeditions to the Pacific Ocean

Quote of the Day by James Cook: James Cook's quote emphasizes overcoming self-imposed limitations through action. His words inspire individuals to trust their own capabilities and pursue ambitious goals. The explorer's life demonstrates that perseverance leads to significant historical achievements. This message remains relevant today for those facing discouragement and…

The Economic Times

Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be mined

Scientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This "invisible gold" is locked inside pyrite and requires advanced techniques to detect. The discovery occurred in an active underwater volcanic region off the coast of Japan. This finding renews interest in deep-sea mining while also…

The Economic Times

SpaceX's Falcon 9 nears reusability record with 35th flight: How the reusable rocket works

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites into orbit. This mission marked the 35th flight for booster B1071, nearing a reusability record. The booster returned to Earth, landing on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The Starlink constellation now exceeds 10,700 active satellites in low Earth orbit.…

The Times of India

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance…

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Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.

France 24

Judgement day for Marine Le Pen

PRESS REVIEW: Tuesday, July 7 – While Marine Le Pen hopes for an acquittal – or a tad more leniency – over the alleged embezzlement of €4.4 million from the European Parliament, has her party already moved on? In other news, New Zealand and Australia reel after a Chinese missile…

The Economic Times

Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winter

A powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming months. This event may bring significant weather pattern changes across the United States. California could experience increased storm activity and flooding risks. Global weather extremes like droughts and heatwaves…

The Economic Times

The message behind the missile China just shot rings loud and clear

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities, occurring amid regional security shifts and US unpredictability, signals Beijing's expanding reach. Regional powers are now actively strengthening their own security networks, seeking greater self-reliance in a…

The Times of India

Japan’s 2011 tsunami turned out deadlier because a hidden clay layer let the quake rupture all the way to the seafloor, scientists say

A remarkable find beneath the Pacific Ocean uncovers a fragile clay layer that intensified the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This concealed geological aspect enabled the rupture to extend all the way to the seafloor, which not only produced significant vertical displacements but also unleashed catastrophic waves. Researchers…

Bangkok Post

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

The Economic Times

China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

China's naval forces have successfully test-fired a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The launch occurred on Monday, following regional concerns about Beijing's missile testing plans. A spokesperson confirmed the missile, carrying a training warhead, accurately hit its designated target in international waters. This development comes…

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