Beluga whales are known for their sociable and friendly nature, but a recent sighting of one near Hammerfest, Norway, was particularly unusual. This beluga whale was wearing a harness, which experts later confirmed was of Russian origin, leading to speculation that the whale was trained by the Russian navy for spying purposes and had defected. Since being freed from the … [Read more...] about Friendly Beluga Returns Phone Woman Accidentally Dropped Into Ocean
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Africa’s Splitting: New Ocean Forms as Land Masses Drift Apart
New shocking photos have emerged, showing how Africa is splitting apart, and a new ocean is beginning to form between the two masses of land. Parts of Kenya have started to split apart in recent years, leaving a huge gap in between, which could eventually create coastlines for countries like Zambia and Uganda. Experts have revealed that a new ocean will one day run through … [Read more...] about Africa’s Splitting: New Ocean Forms as Land Masses Drift Apart
The Runit Dome: A Concrete Sarcophagus Leaking Radioactive Waste into the Pacific Ocean
The Runit Dome, also known as the “nuclear coffin,” is a concrete sarcophagus located on Runit Island in the Marshall Islands. It contains 73,000 cubic meters of radioactive debris from 68 nuclear detonations and biological warfare remains that were left behind by the United States government between 1946 and 1958. The Runit Dome was constructed in 1980 as a means of containing … [Read more...] about The Runit Dome: A Concrete Sarcophagus Leaking Radioactive Waste into the Pacific Ocean
In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is known for its extreme temperatures and icy landscapes, but in the dead of winter, a surprising phenomenon occurs. Blooming flowers can be found on the ocean's surface, but these are not your typical garden-variety flowers. Instead, they are known as frost flowers, and they are a natural wonder of the Arctic. Frost flowers are delicate and intricate … [Read more...] about In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
Doonbristy Rock: A Stunning Product of Ancient Geologic Processes and Modern Ocean Force
The layered stack of Doonbristy Rock is a stunning sight along Ireland's north coastline. It's also known as the Rock of Dan Bristy or Dun Briste. The layers of this sea stack are sedimentary and were formed around 350 million years ago in the ocean off a passive margin boundary. Passive margins form where continents meet oceans if there are no active plate boundaries … [Read more...] about Doonbristy Rock: A Stunning Product of Ancient Geologic Processes and Modern Ocean Force