A fresh study unveils surprising activity in the deep Pacific Ocean, where waters just above the seafloor churn dynamically under the influence of distant surface waves and underwater topography. Far from the static abyss many imagine, this bottom boundary layer fluctuates dramatically in thickness,......
Thousands of residents in southeastern Australia have been ordered to evacuate as authorities warn of an increased risk of wildfires fueled by an intense and prolonged heatwave. The situation is particularly critical in rural areas, where extreme temperatures and strong winds are creating dangerous conditions. A......
Severe flash flooding struck southeastern Australia on Thursday, inundating large areas and carrying multiple cars into the sea, according to local media reports. Victoria state was particularly affected as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across several regions. Authorities urged residents......
A fierce storm battered Southport on the Gold Coast on Christmas Day, partially collapsing a 30-tonne construction crane and forcing the evacuation of around 80 holidaymakers from the nearby Broadwater Tourist Park. Authorities established an exclusion zone encompassing several streets and the caravan......
Australia is facing criticism from the international scientific community after its government denied visas to eight bat researchers from Asia and Africa who were scheduled to attend the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns, Queensland. Professor Justin Welbergen, chair of the event,......
In southeastern Australia, helicopters are delivering emergency fodder to farmers stranded by catastrophic floods that have claimed five lives and cut off tens of thousands of people. The mid-north coast of New South Wales, particularly areas like Ghinni Ghinni and Taree, has suffered extensive damage......
More than 50,000 residents have been stranded across eastern Australia as relentless rains continue to batter the region, causing rivers to overflow and submerge entire towns. At least two people have died, and authorities are searching for two more still missing, as emergency services work tirelessly......
Storm Alfred has been wreaking havoc in eastern Australia since Tuesday, causing significant damage and multiple casualties. On Saturday, 8 March, thirteen soldiers were injured in an accident involving two military trucks on a rescue mission. One of the trucks veered off the road and overturned, while......
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading towards the eastern coast of Australia, bringing the potential for severe winds, heavy rain, and hazardous storm surges. It is expected to make landfall near Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city, late on Friday or early on Saturday. This marks the first cyclone......
Over 150 false killer whales have become stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, marking the third mass stranding on the island's west coast in the past five years. Marine experts, including veterinarians, were dispatched to the scene in Arthur River, located in the northwest. Of the 157 stranded......
As 2024 unfolds, it is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, surpassing the previous high in 2023. This milestone signifies the alarming reality that the planet's average temperature has exceeded 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels for the first time, a threshold set by......
In a poignant moment for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike, Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has passed away in Australia. At 110 years old, Cassius was not just a remarkable specimen of the species but also a symbol of the ongoing efforts to preserve and understand these......
As the Pacific Islands Forum (Pif) convenes in Tonga this week, UN Secretary General António Guterres is set to join Pacific leaders in addressing the pressing issues facing one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions. The summit, commencing on Monday, brings together 18 member nations......
