The “El Niño” phenomenon begins in the tropical Pacific
SOURCE: FREEPIK There World Meteorological Organization (WMO) yesterday officially announced the onset of the “El Niño” weather phenomenon in the …
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Tsunami risk? An underwater volcano has erupted in the Pacific
Mount Ahyi erupted in mid-October, as suggested by hydroacoustic and seismological monitoring records, as well as satellite imagery. Scientists from …
A ghost island emerges in the Pacific
PIXABAY In the southwestern Pacific Ocean, a submerged mountain range in the seabed that extends from New Zealand until Tonga …
Invasive wasps flood Pacific oak trees
As the climate continues to warm, some species will benefit while many others will lose. In the Pacific Northwest of …
Pacific islands face more marine heatwaves
When we think of heat waves, we tend to think of unusually hot summer days in temperate climates, when people …
Pacific Island decides to protect 100% of its ocean
Niue is creating a marine park to protect its waters, an area the size of Vietnam, from illegal fishing. The …