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How tiny hoverflies migrate thousands of miles

Name an animal that migrates. You might think of the long migrations of humpback whales crossing the Pacific Ocean or flocks of geese flying noisily overhead. But, did you know that huge numbers of insects make ultra-long migrations of thousands of miles almost completely unseen?

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Tens of thousands evacuated as Philippines braces for powerful typhoon

Dozens of flights in the eastern Visayas region facing the Pacific Ocean cancelled for the weekend

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Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 5 storm

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Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as it quickly grows more powerful

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San Francisco is suing the EPA over how specific water pollution permits should be

The U.S. Supreme Court will test how flexible the EPA and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act when it hears oral argument in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 16, 2024. This case asks the court to decide…

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Annular solar eclipse 2024 wows skywatchers with 'ring of fire' over Easter Island & South America (videos, photos)

On Wednesday (Oct. 2), an annular eclipse swept over the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Argentina, wowing skywatchers who were on hand to catch the "ring of fire" in all of its glory.

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China Test-Fires ICBM Into Pacific, Raises Regional Tensions

China's recent ICBM test in the Pacific Ocean showcases its military strength and strategic signaling in the region.

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What's behind China's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in a rare occurrence, adding to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims

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China Successfully Tests ICBM In Pacific Ocean

China's recent successful ICBM test in the Pacific Ocean showcases its nuclear capabilities and modernization efforts, amid tensions with the US and joint ...

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China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Scientists discover new 'ghost shark' species in New Zealand waters

Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish live in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

Evening Standard

Old Satellite To Burn Up Over Pacific In 'Targeted' Re-entry First

After 24 years diligently studying Earth's magnetic field, a satellite will mostly burn up over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday during a "targeted" re-entry into the atmosphere, in a first for the European Space Agency as it seeks to reduce space debris.

International Business Times

White Shark Café: The mysterious meeting spot for great whites in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

Every winter and spring, great white sharks that usually dwell off the coast of California gather in a remote section of ocean the size of Colorado — and scientists are slowly piecing together why.

LiveScience

In a landslide-stricken town in California, life is like camping with no power, gas

In a scenic Southern California community perched over the Pacific Ocean, the land is rapidly moving

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Drowning in rubbish: Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness to the transformation of the island, which is becoming increasingly polluted by plastic waste. According to researchers, around…

International Business Times

Major Challenge To EPA's Enforcement Will Be Heard By Supreme Court In October

San Francisco is challenging Clean Water Act regulations for wastewater discharges into the Pacific Ocean.

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‘Even in the teeth of a gale, she has time for a hula’: the sailor breaking barriers on the Pacific ocean

First female Fijian sail master on traditional vessel Uto ni Yalo led a difficult week-long voyage to the Pacific leaders’ summit in Tonga

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Typhoon Ampil moves away from Japan as train services resume and no major damage is reported

A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and brought mudslide warnings in northern Japan is heading eastward in the Pacific Ocean away from the coast

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Flights and trains canceled in Tokyo area as a strong typhoon swerves nearby

Flights and trains in the Tokyo area have been canceled, and people were warned of strong winds, heavy rains and potential flooding and mudslides as a typhoon swerved near Japan on its way further north in the Pacific Ocean

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A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.

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The International Space Station Will Split Into A Thousand Pieces Before Crashing Into The Ocean

After orbiting our planet for decades, the ISS will find its forever home in the ocean - deep within the blue heart of our planet. The post The International Space Station Will Split Into A Thousand Pieces Before Crashing Into The Ocean first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Hurricane Carlotta Forms In Pacific, Moving Away From Mexico

Stay informed about Hurricane Carlotta in the Pacific Ocean. No immediate threat to land, but coastal residents should remain prepared.

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Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe flies by Earth on Aug. 20, and it may be visible to some skywatchers

Europe's JUICE Jupiter spacecraft will swing past Earth on Aug. 20, and some skywatchers in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean region may be able to see it.

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Deep-Sea Discovery Challenges Origins Of Life On Earth

Recent marine research unveils 'dark oxygen' production challenging traditional beliefs about oxygen origins in the Pacific Ocean.

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'I feel so proud': Woman becomes first Scot to row across Atlantic and Pacific

A SCOTTISH woman who completed “the world’s toughest row” across the Pacific Ocean has broken her second world record.

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