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Multiple recent earthquakes have struck Alaska, Hokkaido, and Kamchatka, with no damage or tsunami threats reported. A 14th-century Caribbean tsunami linked to the Puerto Rico Trench has been identified, and new research explains Japan's 2024 quake as caused by ancient magma. No current tsunami risks are evident.
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Hurricane Melissa intensified rapidly to Category 5, with winds over 157 mph, threatening Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Climate change-driven warm oceans fueled this rapid intensification, which has already caused fatalities and severe flooding in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to make landfall soon.
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The Bank of England's upcoming rate decision is highly uncertain, with analysts split on whether to cut or hold at 4.0%. Recent data shows inflation easing, but external factors and political signals complicate the decision. The outcome will influence borrowing costs and economic outlook.
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Multiple solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have caused geomagnetic storms across the US, UK, and parts of Canada, leading to spectacular aurora displays. The storms have disrupted satellite and communication systems and are expected to continue into Thursday, with visibility affected by weather conditions.
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A pod of at least eight orcas was observed hunting a harbor seal near Seattle. The seal escaped by climbing onto a boat's platform, where orcas used wave-washing techniques to try to dislodge it. The event was captured on video, highlighting orca hunting behavior and wildlife regulations in the area.
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Multiple US states and parts of Australia are experiencing extreme winter conditions. The US faces heavy snow, cold waves, and travel disruptions, driven by polar vortex breakdowns. Australia endures contrasting weather with early summer heatwaves and wildfire risks. These events reflect unseasonal, intense weather patterns.
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Recent studies off British Columbia reveal that northern resident orcas and Pacific white-sided dolphins are working together to hunt Chinook salmon. The orcas follow the dolphins, which act as scouts, and scavenge leftovers, challenging previous beliefs about predator interactions in the region. This cooperation indicates a new level of social adaptability among marine mammals.
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Recent reports confirm record-high temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctic, with sea ice and glaciers shrinking rapidly. These changes are driven by climate change, with significant impacts on ecosystems and global sea levels. Despite scientific warnings, some nations plan to expand fossil fuel extraction in these regions.
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The North Atlantic right whale population is slowly increasing, with 15 calves born this winter, a rise from previous years. However, threats like ship collisions and fishing gear entanglements persist, and current protections are insufficient for full recovery, which requires more robust laws and conservation efforts.