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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Germany Bans Clothed Visitors From Nudist Beaches: Here's Why
In the coastal city of Rostock, a new regulation gives beach wardens the authority to evict visitors who refuse to strip down on nudist-only beaches.
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Odisha's Coastline Witnesses The Arrival Of Nearly 7 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles For Nesting
The mass nesting of the turtles commenced on February 16 and is expected to go on until February 25
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Russian Region Declares Emergency As Black Sea Oil Spill Fallout Widens
Authorities in Russia's southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was still washing up on the coastline 10 days after two ageing tankers ran into trouble.
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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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At Least 16 Dead In India, Bangladesh Due To Cyclone Remal
Strong gales and heavy rain triggered by the first major cyclone of the year lashed the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, killing at least 16 people and cutting power to millions.
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"Kallakkadal Phenomenon" Threatens Kerala, Tamil Nadu Coastlines
The entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" -- the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves -- until 11.30 pm on Monday.
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"Becoming A Dormitory": As Tourists Move In, Italians Are Squeezed On This Holiday Island Of Capri
Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman Empire.
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5 Argentine Tourists Among 6 Killed In Road Crash In Mexico
Five Argentine tourists were killed in Mexico on Sunday when their vehicle collided with a van whose Mexican driver also died in the crash along a popular stretch of coastline on the Yucatan Peninsula, local authorities said.
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"Won't Let Any Piracy Happen": Navy Chief Amid Red Sea Attacks
Amid the recent drone attacks by suspected Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and the deployment of Pakistan vessels along the Indian coastline, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday said that the job of the Navy is to ensure that "we
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Japan Earthquake On January 1 Shifted Coastline Over 800 Feet, Show Satellite Photos
The satellite images have been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nahel Belgherze, who covers extreme weather events around the world.
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Merchant Ship Was Hit By Drone 400 Km West Of Indian Coast, Confirms Navy
Merchant ship MV Chem Pluto was struck by drone 400 km west of Indian coastline, confirms Navy analysis
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Indian Navy Warship Comes To Aid Of Malta Vessel Hijacked In Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a developing hijack situation of a ship which appears to now be heading to the coastline of Somalia.
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Germany Bans Clothed Visitors From Nudist Beaches: Here's Why
In the coastal city of Rostock, a new regulation gives beach wardens the authority to evict visitors who refuse to strip down on nudist-only beaches.
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Odisha's Coastline Witnesses The Arrival Of Nearly 7 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles For Nesting
The mass nesting of the turtles commenced on February 16 and is expected to go on until February 25
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Russian Region Declares Emergency As Black Sea Oil Spill Fallout Widens
Authorities in Russia's southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was still washing up on the coastline 10 days after two ageing tankers ran into trouble.
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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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At Least 16 Dead In India, Bangladesh Due To Cyclone Remal
Strong gales and heavy rain triggered by the first major cyclone of the year lashed the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, killing at least 16 people and cutting power to millions.
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"Kallakkadal Phenomenon" Threatens Kerala, Tamil Nadu Coastlines
The entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" -- the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves -- until 11.30 pm on Monday.
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"Becoming A Dormitory": As Tourists Move In, Italians Are Squeezed On This Holiday Island Of Capri
Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman Empire.
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5 Argentine Tourists Among 6 Killed In Road Crash In Mexico
Five Argentine tourists were killed in Mexico on Sunday when their vehicle collided with a van whose Mexican driver also died in the crash along a popular stretch of coastline on the Yucatan Peninsula, local authorities said.
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"Won't Let Any Piracy Happen": Navy Chief Amid Red Sea Attacks
Amid the recent drone attacks by suspected Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and the deployment of Pakistan vessels along the Indian coastline, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday said that the job of the Navy is to ensure that "we
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Japan Earthquake On January 1 Shifted Coastline Over 800 Feet, Show Satellite Photos
The satellite images have been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nahel Belgherze, who covers extreme weather events around the world.
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Merchant Ship Was Hit By Drone 400 Km West Of Indian Coast, Confirms Navy
Merchant ship MV Chem Pluto was struck by drone 400 km west of Indian coastline, confirms Navy analysis
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Indian Navy Warship Comes To Aid Of Malta Vessel Hijacked In Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a developing hijack situation of a ship which appears to now be heading to the coastline of Somalia.
