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Landsat 9 Sees Buccaneer Archipelago
Landsat 9 Sees Buccaneer Archipelago The Buccaneer Archipelago, located off the coast of Western Australia, was formed when rising sea levels submerged part of the coastal landscape, creating hundreds of islands and low-lying reefs. The archipelago’s unique landforms are shaped by powerful tidal currents that stir up sediment in shallow areas, producing striking turquoise swirls […]
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My research team used 18 years of sea wave records to learn how destructive ‘rogue waves’ form – here’s what we found
My research team used 18 years of sea wave records to learn how destructive ‘rogue waves’ form – here’s what we found Rogue waves, also known as “rogue waves,” are giant, isolated waves that can reach heights of 65 feet (20 meters) or greater and pose a danger to ships and offshore structures. A study […]
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The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place
The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place The ancient Greeks did not view the beach as a vacation destination, but rather as a scary place associated with hardship and death. The Greek literature of the time focused on the negative aspects of the sea and […]
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How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts
How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite will measure sea surface height for nearly all of the world’s ocean, providing critical data for weather and hurricane forecasts. The satellite will help meteorologists improve forecasts of local extremes like floods and hurricanes by tracking global changes in Earth’s ocean, including […]
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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology 50 years after the release of “Jaws,” researchers have debunked the myth that sharks are mindless killers, revealing their amazing biology and fascinating adaptations. Sharks have an incredible ability to replace their teeth throughout life, with some species […]
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How do waves form? New research provides insights
How do waves form? New research provides insights Researchers conducted a first-of-its-kind study to understand how waves form and increase in windy and hurricane conditions. The study used high-resolution measurements to analyze air pressure, airflow, and water elevation, capturing up to 1,000 data points per second. The researchers found that wind speed alone can be […]
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