Scientists witness first-ever seafloor spreading as lava creates new ocean floo

Scientists get clearest view yet of a spreading seafloor

A rare eruption in the Indian Ocean let researchers capture one of the clearest views yet of a seafloor spreading event

Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst

The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?

Meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic

Sea ice is melting fast, worsening the climate crisis. But a bold attempt to rethicken it is showing early signs of success.

Swiss glaciers face record early melt as heatwave intensifies

Scientists say 2026 melt pattern mirrors extreme 2022 glacier crisis. The post Swiss glaciers face record early melt as heatwave intensifies appeared first on BOL News.

Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 Quake Jolts Iwate Coast; No Tsunami Threat

A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan early Sunday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Officials confirmed there is no risk of a tsunami from the event. The temblor occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time at a depth of approximately 40 kilometers beneath the seafloor.

NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea

A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.

Helping to Rescue Coral Reefs Under Climate Change Threats

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Regional scientists, Marine Biologists, and conservation leaders met in Miami recently to try and find practical solutions to one the greatest threats facing Caribbean coral reefs.

Scientists Used AI to Find Hidden Earthquake Signals Along the San Andreas Fault

Scientists used to think so-called “slow slip events” were “theoretically impossible.” Now these subtle tectonic shifts could be the key to predicting future earthquakes.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change

Scientists have stated that climate change is making record-breaking heat waves more frequent and intense.

World : 6.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Halmahera, Indonesia -- GFZ

HONG KONG, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Halmahera, Indonesia, at 02:31:30 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said, reported Xinhua.

Japan Accelerates Deep-Sea Rare Earth Development Near Minamitori Island to Cut Dependence on China

Japan is advancing a strategic project to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from deep-sea mud deposits in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Minamitorishima (also called Minamitori Island or Marcus Island), a remote coral about 1,180 miles southeast of Tokyo, according to Nikkei. Japan plans to begin industrial-scale verification testing as early as 2027, with []

A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas

With research on microplastics and the health of coral reefs, the crew of the Tara are making a difference as the world's environmental issues mount.

Scientists discover 73 volcanoes hidden across the ocean floor - and several could erupt at any moment

Scientists discover 73 volcanoes hidden across the ocean floor - and several could erupt at any moment

Climate Change in Oceania: Tuvalu Is Tired of the Prophets of Doom

As ocean waters continue to rise, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu became a symbol of climate change. Residents, though, are fed up with being seen by the world as the canaries in the coalmine.

Lava flows from Mount Etna as Europe's largest active volcano erupts

An eruption of Mount Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, produced a spectacular lava show that turned part of Europe's largest active volcano orange. #volcano #lava Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Scientists Propose Dimming Sun to Combat El Niño

It's a controversial proposal. The post Scientists Propose Dimming Sun to Combat El Niño appeared first on Futurism.

France Records Its Hottest Day Ever As Europe Withers In Early Heat Wave

Human-caused climate change is tied to increasingly extreme weather, and U.N. climate agency projections say the next five years are likely to shatter more heat records.

3.4-Magnitude earthquake recorded in Red Sea

DHAMAR, June 28 (YPA) – The Seismological and Volcanological Observatory Center in Dhamar Governorate announced on Sunday that an earthquake had been recorded in the Red Sea region, measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale. According to the bulletin issued by the center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km below the Earth’s surface. []

Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study

The post Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study appeared first on ProPublica.

Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan at 04:04 UTC (13:04 LT) on July 3, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting the same depth and magnitude. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. Source

Best proverb of the day: 'The ocean keeps every secret, but charges salt for storage'

The ocean stands as a vast archive, modifying its essence with every new element it encounters. This mirrors the way human memory and organizational structures evolve through absorbed experiences. Current scientific findings reveal rising carbon dioxide levels are reshaping ocean chemistry, leading to acidification. Moreover, relentless plastic pollution has invaded even the most secluded oceanic depths. Similarly, digital records and unresolved disputes in workplaces exemplify transformation in our lives.

UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels

Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceansUK waters are being hit with an “extreme” marine heatwave, the Met Office has said, as scientists warn that high ocean temperatures globally could result in “mass-mortality events” for some species.The forecasters said these elevated temperatures have developed rapidly because of last month’s heat dome, during which most of Europe sweltered in its worst ever heatwave that scientists said would have been impossible without the climate crisis. Continue reading...

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Iwate coast in Japan; no tsunami risk, says JMA

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan early Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, adding that there is no risk of a tsunami from the quake.

Africa: Global Leaders Say Ocean Is No Longer Optional in Climate Action

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.

SEA’s next growth cycle to be driven by ‘Fabulous Five’: Economist

SEA’s next growth cycle to be driven by ‘Fabulous Five’: Economist

Study Reveals How Gas Bubbles Shaped Kīlauea’s 2018 Lava Flow

New research shows that gas bubbles played a central role in controlling how fast and far the lava traveled, and that lava flow models need to account for bubbles to more accurately forecast where lava will stop.

Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat

PETALING JAYA: Gempa bumi lemah bermagnitud 3.3 direkodkan berlaku di perairan Batu Pahat, Johor pada pukul 1.17 pagi tadi. Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) berkata, gempa bumi itu berlaku pada kedudukan 1.7 darjah Utara dan 102.7 darjah Timur. Katanya, pusat gempa dikesan kira-kira 20 kilometer barat daya dari Batu Pahat pada kedalaman 10 kilometer. “Gegaran mungkin dirasai ... Read more The post Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa coast

Tokyo, July 3 (SANA) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck waters northwest of Miyakojima Island in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the quake was recorded at a lower 3 on Japan’s seven-point seismic intensity scale in Kume Island. No tsunami warning was issued. The epicenter was located at latitude 26 degrees []

An Ancient Sea Once Split North America Down the Middle. The Beautiful Multicolored Ammonite Shells From Its Waters Are So Perfectly Preserved That They Still Shimmer Today

Spectacular marine fossils tell the story of the long-gone Western Interior Seaway and the planet’s past aquatic life

Europe Under Scorching Heatwave With Temperature Set To Touch 45 Degrees Celsius In France

Scientists have repeatedly warned that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events across the continent.

Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

Notre rapport au temps, un oubli des enjeux de la transition climatique ?

Il faut interroger notre rapport au temps long lorsqu'il est question du dérèglement climatique. D'autant que la révolution de l'IA ...

What to know about Europe’s record heatwave that has already killed over a thousand people

Scientists say heatwave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ without human-caused climate change

Ocean warming, marine heatwaves and sea-level rise pose increasing risk in South-West Pacific region: WMO

Ocean warming, marine heatwaves and sea-level rise pose increasing risk in South-West Pacific region: WMO

The Climate Scenario Behind A Decade of Alarmism Is No Longer Considered Plausible

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTThe most alarming projections of climate change have been built upon a scenario known as RCP 8.5 and its successor, SSP5-8.5, which climate scientists now admit are “implausible” parameters.

A ‘super’ El Niño is brewing. Experts fear historic dangers from extreme weather

Predicting the weather is always tricky, with even the most solid forecasts sometimes not living up to the hype. But over the last few months, the world’s weather experts have become more united in the belief that we were going to be hit by a new El Niño climate pattern, and the consensus of computer []

Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Japan prefecture on Friday, but authorities ruled out any tsunami warnings for coastal regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported on June 26 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Chiba prefecture, located close to the capital city of Tokyo. The geological event occurred at approximately 12:46 P.M. local time at a depth []