Southern coastal areas face the seasonal phenomenon of ‘Kallakkadal’, threatening lives, fishing and tourism
The word Kallakkadal means ‘a sea that comes suddenly like a thief’. The word is derived by combining two Malayalam words: ‘Kallan’ (thief) and ‘Kadal’ (sea). | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTsunami-like waves up to 16 feet to hit California coast this week. Details here
The California coast is going to witness severe waves of up to 16 feet tall, navigated by the strong El Niño trend in the Pacific Ocean. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesHuge wave lashes California shores, many left injured: Watch
Huge waves lashed the shores of California on Thursday, causing coastal flooding and injuring eight. Evacuation warnings have been issued in nearby areas. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHigh surf warnings hit West Coast and Hawaii causing localized flooding
High surf warnings along the West Coast and Hawaii brought powerful waves, causing localized flooding. The National Weather Service cautioned against 'sneaker waves,' emphasizing risks and advising coastal vigilance. In Northern California's Aptos, floods hit beaches and prompted evacuation alerts. Southern California faced hazardous waves and rip currents, while Hawaii saw surges of 30 to 40 feet. Pro surfer Sheldon Paishon urged caution, echoing lifeguard concerns after 20 rescues in Oahu. The Weather Service warned of potential property surges. Key Points
Economic TimesAstronomers find evidence of universe's 'background noise', first predicted by Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein in 1916 proposed the existence of gravitational waves as an outgrowth of his ground-breaking general theory of relativity. Scientists described the universe's gravitational wave background as the equivalent of hearing the hum of a large group of people talking at a party, without being able to distinguish any individual voice. Key Points
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Government to host first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Goa
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Ministry of Information Broadcasting will organise the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from November 20-24, 2024. The summit will be hosted in Goa in collaboration with the State Government of Goa. Speaking with the reporters on Saturday, Union IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw […] Key Points
ThePrintNorwegian cruise ship rocked by massive waves, terrifying videos show passengers hanging on for life
Videos showing passengers hanging on for life onboard the Norwegian cruise ship MS Maud have emerged. The 70-foot waves were so strong that the captain had to move the bridge to the passenger lounge after three windows were blown out. Watch the video. Key Points
Economic TimesTsunami alert in Japan after powerful earthquake jolts Philippines
An earthquake of 7.5 magnitude stuck Mindanao in Philippines on Saturday. Key Points
India TodayHow sound is providing new clues about the Universe
Astronomy is often thought of as a visual science that produces stunning images of the cosmos. But it's possible to hear it as well. Key Points
BBCScientists say 2023 could be hottest year on record
With the worlds average temperature reaching 17.23 degrees Celsius this month and it is going further up, 2023 may become the hottest year. Key Points
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Explained | IMD is already sensing heat waves. What are they and why do they happen?
In spring, India typically has air flowing in from the west-northwest. This direction is bad news for several reasons. Key Points
The HinduAn Invisible ‘Demon’ Lurks in an Odd Superconductor
Physicists have long suspected that hunks of metal could vibrate in a peculiar way that would be all but invisible. Now physicists have spotted these “demon modes.” Key Points
WIREDAn Invisible ‘Demon’ Lurks in an Odd Superconductor
Physicists have long suspected that hunks of metal could vibrate in a peculiar way that would be all but invisible. Now physicists have spotted these “demon modes.” Key Points
WIREDMarine heat waves cause intense coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers
Bleaching is primarily due to prolonged period of marine heat waves affecting the region since late October 2023, finds study. Marine heat waves are... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMarine heat waves cause intense coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers
Bleaching is primarily due to prolonged period of marine heat waves affecting the region since late October 2023, finds study. Marine heat waves are... Key Points
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21 earthquakes in Japan trigger tsunami, residents told to flee; North Korea, Russia on high alert | 10 points
Tsunami waves reached South Korea's east coast, with warnings of possible increase in size and duration. North Korea also issued tsunami warnings for its coast. Russia's Sakhalin island was on high alert. A series of powerful tremors hit Japan, damaging houses and triggering tsunami waves. Key Points
mintWhat heat waves spell for India: Impact on RBI, biz, food & GDP
Weather experts warn of increasing heat waves in India, impacting daily life, business, and economy. With hotter temperatures forecasted, power demand is expected to rise, putting pressure on power generation and potentially leading to power cuts. Heat waves can also disrupt food production, impacting prices and rural demand, affecting GDP growth. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan quakes remind of 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed 2.5 lakh
The series of earthquakes in Japan and the resulting tsunami waves on Monday reminds us of the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Around 2.5 lakh lives were lost, and a lesson was learnt in readiness. Key Points
India TodayFrom Cher to Pentatonix and Enhypen, here's complete list of artists performing at Macy’s Thanksgiving D
This year's annual event promises to be a spectacular celebration, featuring a dazzling array of attractions. Among the highlights are 16 enormous character balloons that will float gracefully through the sky, capturing the attention and imagination of onlookers. Additionally, the procession will showcase 26 intricately designed floats, each a masterpiece of creativity and artistry. Key Points
Economic TimesCovid unlikely to overwhelm hospitals: Experts
In fact, waste water surveillance in Bengaluru has shown that we went through a silent outbreak. Infections happened, but hospitals didn't fill up, said Virologist Shahid Jameel of the University of Oxford. This shows vaccines and prior infections protect and the virus is pretty much endemic. Key Points
Economic TimesCabinet approves LIGO-India, gravitational-wave detector to be built in Maha
The Union Cabinet has approved LIGO-India, a project to build a state-of-the-art gravitational-wave detector in Hingoli, Maharashtra, that will work in tandem with the two LIGO detectors in the U.S. and improve the quality of observations. Key Points
The HinduAn Invisible ‘Demon’ Lurks in an Odd Superconductor
Physicists have long suspected that hunks of metal could vibrate in a peculiar way that would be all but invisible. Now physicists have spotted these “demon modes.” Key Points
WIREDHow heat waves could scorch different sectors and melt India's economic growth
India's economic growth is at risk as heat waves become more frequent and extreme. Climate change-induced weather patterns are already causing inflation and supply shortages in India's agriculture industry, which makes up a small portion of its GDP but affects the purchasing power of the country's rural population. Heat waves also impose high energy demands that could strain India's power grids, as air conditioning and groundwater pumping become necessary. Lost productivity and health effects caused by heat wave exposure could put over 4.5% of India's GDP at risk by the end of the decade, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea
Japan was hit by multiple earthquakes with Noto in Ishigawa prefecture experiencing a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, the highest, and seeing five-foot tsunami waves. Bullet train services were suspended, and communication services and power supplies were disrupted in the affected areas. Key Points
India TodayUS Weather: Freeze Warning issued, cold waves may hit 25 million people in 11 states
NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has issued a Freeze Warning for Little Rock in Arkansas, Memphis in Tennessee, Tupelo, Starkville, Jackson and Hattiesburg in Mississippi. Besides people of Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery in Alabama, Atlanta and Griffin in Georgia, Anderson in South Carolina and Charlotte in North Carolina have also been warned of freezing temperatures. Key Points
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Hubble finds weird home of the most powerful energy signal that hit Earth
This FRB, a brief yet intense emission of radio waves, was not only the most distant but also the most powerful of its kind ever recorded. But, its origin has surprised astronomers. Key Points
India TodayWar, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024
This is seemingly the new normal - these waves of chaos that seem to rise and fall. Before you get back to some level of normalcy another event happens that sort of throws things out of whack, said Jay Foreman, CEO of Florida-based Basic Fun, who sends toys from factories in China to Europe and the United States. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan earthquake: First tsunami waves hit west coast; alert issued in Russia, Korea
The first tsunami waves hit Japan after an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck the island country earlier today. Key Points
Business TodayUS firefighters jump in 8-foot waves to save drowning pit bull
The fire department shared about the rescue of the dog on Facebook. Since being posted, many appreciated their heroic efforts. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAstronomers detect mysterious fast radio burst from merger of galaxies 8 billion yrs ago
Until now, the oldest-known such burst dated to 5 billion years ago, making this one 3 billion years older. The universe is about 13.8 billion years old. Key Points
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Rough sea waves seen in Mumbai as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies, high tides expected
The Gateway of India witnessed turbulent sea waves due to the approaching cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to hit the coast of Gujarat on Thursday. Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat in the evening and will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan. Key Points
Economic TimesScientists unlock secrets of Earth's wickedly hot innermost realm
In Jules Verne's classic 1864 novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth," adventurers descend through an Icelandic volcano into a vast underground world populated by prehistoric creatures as they explore our planet's interior. The actual center of the Earth is nothing like this fanciful depiction - and in some ways is even more dramatic. Key Points
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