Planet Earth - Page 159

March 10, 2023

Alaska volcano eruption's likelihood increased, alert level raised

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday that the likelihood of eruption for the Tanaga volcano has increased over the past two days after a swarm of earthquakes.

March 10, 2023

Climate activists face Vatican trial over damage to famous statue

A group of climate activists who recorded themselves supergluing their hands to the base of an ancient Roman statue are now standing trial in Vatican City court.

March 10, 2023

Dust storm, heavy pollution in China's capitol leads to 'hazardous' air quality

The air quality in Beijing is plummeting due to dust storms and heavy pollution. The capital city's air quality index is 1,093, which is a "hazardous" level.

March 9, 2023

UN agrees to buy stranded Yemeni tanker carrying 1M crude oil barrels

The United Nations announced Thursday that it agreed to purchase a stranded vessel capable of carrying up to a million barrels of crude oil.

March 9, 2023

Here’s why Indonesia is moving its capital – and why it’s so controversial

Because Indonesia’s capitol of Jakarta is polluted, prone to natural disasters, and rapidly sinking, the country is planning to move the capital to the island of Borneo instead.

March 9, 2023

Alaska volcano dormant for a century delivering ominous warning signs: 'Significant unrest'

The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level for Tanaga Volcano following a swarm of earthquakes on Tuesday. The remote volcano has not erupted since 1914.

March 9, 2023

Alaska volcano may soon erupt following swarm of earthquakes

Hundreds of weak earthquakes concentrated beneath the summit of a volcano west of Anchorage, Alaska, indicates that an eruption could soon occur.

March 9, 2023

Indonesia landslide kills 30, many likely trapped in houses buried beneath

Rescue workers in Indonesia have recovered 30 bodies following a massive landslide. Many people are also likely trapped in houses buried 13 feet under the mud.

March 8, 2023

Massive 11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark detected off Florida coast as spring breakers flock to beaches

An 11-foot, 1,264 pounds great white shark pinged off of Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday ahead of spring break for college student's across America.

March 8, 2023

Alabama oil rig catches fire along Mobile River, officials worried about 'environmental effects'

A "multi-story, oil rig-like structure" caught fire along the east side of the Mobile River in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon, according to Mobile Fire-Rescue.