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August 5, 2022

Dozens of shark sightings reported in Cape Cod waters this week

Sharks have been swimming in the waters off of Massachusetts and New York this summer. The sightings have forced temporary beach closures in recent weeks.

August 3, 2022

Record amount of seaweed is choking shores in the Caribbean

Seaweed blanketing the Caribbean coasts shattered the all-time record in June. The tons of brown algae are killing wildlife and choking the tourism industry.

August 3, 2022

Tonga volcano spews enough water to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools into stratosphere

NASA scientists say the volcano, Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, that violently erupted in January, 2022 will affect Earth's global average temperature as it will stay for years.

August 3, 2022

Mystery Chile sinkhole opens up near underground mine

A mysterious sinkhole that officials say is 105 feet wide and 210 feet deep has opened up near the site of an underground mining operation in northern Chile.

August 3, 2022

Minnesota storms produce 81 mph winds, 75,000 customers without power

Minnesota had severe storms with winds gusting at 81 mph in the state's southern region. Up to 75,000 customers were left without power as poles toppled over.

August 3, 2022

Solar eruptions, flares could impact Earth, NASA says

Solar eruptions and flares could cause problems on Earth. NASA scientists have predicted that this increase in solar activity will continue through 2025.

August 3, 2022

New Orleans nonprofit aims to turn local restaurants into refuge centers after hurricanes

A nonprofit called "Feed the Second Line" is installing solar panels on restaurants to help keep them open if they lose power during a hurricane or severe weather.

August 2, 2022

The year's last supermoon will take place on Aug. 11, 2022

August 11, 2022 will be the year's last supermoon. During the occurrence, the moon will appear brighter than normal. This will be the third supermoon of the year.

August 2, 2022

Humpback whale spotted breaching waters of Boston Harbor

There have recently been several encounters with humpback whales off the Massachusetts coast. A couple recently filmed the moment one of the mammals breached.

August 2, 2022

Massachusetts shark sightings in Cape Cod waters spike as busy season continues

According to the Massachusetts-based Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, more than 20 white shark sightings were tracked in Cape Cod waters over this past weekend.