Planet Earth - Page 149

April 13, 2023

Drone footage in Florida shows massive hammerhead shark going after smaller sharks

Researchers captured drone footage of blacktip sharks evading a 12-foot-long hammerhead shark in Florida. (Stephen M Kajiura/Florida Atlantic University)

April 13, 2023

Terrifyingly powerful cyclone forces northwest Australia evacuations

Tropical Cyclone Isla is expected to be the most powerful storm to hit Australia in eight years. The Category 5 storm will bring remarkable wind speeds to Western Australia.

April 13, 2023

German prosecutors say climate protestors aren't responsible for death of cyclist

A German cyclist died after climate protestors delayed the arrival of a rescue vehicle with a blockade. Prosecutors ruled the protestors aren't responsible for the cyclists' death.

April 12, 2023

Indiana recycling plant fire being monitored for asbestos, expected to burn for several more days

A recycling plant fire that forced the evacuation of roughly 2,000 residents in Richmond, Indiana, is expected to burn for several more days, officials said Wednesday.

April 12, 2023

Amazing rainbow surprises visitors of Niagara Falls

A rainbow appeared at Niagara Falls, and visitors experienced the stunning sight. See the video that visitors are calling “majestic.”

April 12, 2023

EPA administrator claims 'absolutely no punishment' for Americans who don't buy electric vehicles

Michael Regan, an EPA administrator, told CNN on Wednesday that there would be "absolutely no punishment" for anyone who doesn't buy an electric vehicle.

April 12, 2023

New Jersey wildfire grows to 2,500 acres, threatening structures and forcing evacuations

A New Jersey wildfire spread to 2,500 acres since Tuesday. The blaze forced evacuations around Manchester Township and closed roadways. It is 10% contained.

April 11, 2023

Volcano in Russia erupts, sends ash cloud over hundreds of miles

A volcano located 4,000 miles east of Moscow, Russia, erupted early Tuesday, sending dust falling over an area of more than 300 miles and leading to an aviation warning.

April 8, 2023

Towns under 2024 solar eclipse's path of totality begin preparing for rare event

Towns and cities across more than two dozen states are preparing for a solar eclipse expected in 2024 that will arch across Mexico, the US, and Canada.

April 8, 2023

Study reveals how life survived on ‘Snowball Earth’

A study revealed why life was likely able to survive the “Snowball Earth" event, a period when the Earth was frozen over with runaway glaciation.