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Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Centuries before GPS satellites, magnetic compasses or detailed nautical charts existed, Polynesian voyagers were crossing one of Earth's most challenging landscapes: the vast Pacific Ocean. Setting out in double-hulled canoes, they travelled thousands of kilometres between tiny islands scattered across an ocean that covers nearly a third of the planet.…

The Times of India

Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future…

The Times of India

‘I was stranded in the Pacific Ocean for a month. Here’s three things I did to survive’

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Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China recently tested a submarine-fired ballistic missile in the southern Pacific Ocean. This complex operation examined the nation's evolving nuclear deterrent and its sensitive command systems. Analysts believe China is nearing an operational strike capability, potentially targeting Guam and Hawaii. The test, described as routine by China, drew criticism from…

The Economic Times

El Nino is expected 'to break records': top expert

An El Nino weather event is predicted to reach record-breaking strength. Experts anticipate extreme weather patterns globally due to this phenomenon. This warming of Pacific Ocean temperatures influences rainfall and wind patterns worldwide. The event, occurring every few years, can cause droughts and floods. Combined with climate change, it contributes…

The Economic Times

Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winter

A powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming months. This event may bring significant weather pattern changes across the United States. California could experience increased storm activity and flooding risks. Global weather extremes like droughts and heatwaves…

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‘I didn’t lose hope’: how Cook Islands fisher survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean

After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up

The Guardian - AU

What a strong El Niño could mean for Australian communities, jobs and food prices

Climate models are now confidently projecting the world will experience a very strong El Niño weather event this year. For Australia, this Pacific Ocean phenomenon means we are likely to see hotter and drier conditions for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

The Conversation

US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean leaves 2 dead and 6 survivors

This latest incident brings the total number of fatalities from US military boat strikes to over 210 people

The Independent UK

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people

The Independent UK

One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208

The Independent UK

El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

The Economic Times

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills two

The US military has attacked another boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men.

The Independent UK

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills three in eastern Pacific

This marks the fourth strike this week

The Times of India

'Narco-trafficking operations': Another US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean kills 3

The US military carried out another strike on a boat they have alleged of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing three men and pushing the overall death toll from a months-long campaign against alleged cartel vessels above 200 people.

The Independent UK

Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199

The death toll from the Trump administration’s monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks weren't found

The Independent UK

US military kills two in second Pacific drug vessel strike in two days

The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

AAP

US kills one man in alleged drug boat strike in Pacific

The US has launched another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.

The Independent UK

Pentagon under fire as latest alleged narco boat strike kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

Radio France Internationale

Pacific Ocean warming fuels fears of powerful 'super El Nino'

Pacific Ocean temperatures are rising fast, raising fears that a powerful El Nino pattern could bring record global heat and chaotic weather, and fresh damage to coral reefs already weakened by climate change.

The Economic Times

This underwater fault near Ecuador has baffled scientists for decades. They just cracked it

Scientists have identified natural "brakes" within the Gofar transform fault, located deep beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean. These "barrier zones," characterized by complex fault geometry and trapped seawater, repeatedly stop magnitude 6 earthquakes from growing larger. This discovery offers crucial insights into earthquake limits on transform faults globally.

The Times of India

The 5 deepest ocean trenches on Earth: Why one basin owns every single slot

All of Earth's deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction. These trenches, like the Mariana and Tonga, are formed where oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates, creating geological wounds. These dynamic features offer clues to Earth's self-transformation and the potential for…

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