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Scientists have mapped a deep tear forming beneath the seafloor off Vancouver Island in the Nootka Fault Zone, indicating a potential end to subduction in that region, which could alter seismic activity and the geological landscape of the Cascadia margin.
A mitochondrial DNA study reveals at least two waves of migration from Asia to the Americas, with early migrations occurring during the last Ice Age via the Pacific coast rather than the Bering Land Bridge, and genetic links also connecting Native Americans, China, and Japan, including contributions to the Japanese Ainu gene pool.
Scientists have identified bacteria Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of a decade-long epidemic that killed over 5 billion sea stars along the Pacific coast, leading to ecological impacts such as kelp forest decline, and now aim to develop interventions to restore sea star populations and ecosystem health.
A series of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.4 quake, struck off Russia's Pacific coast near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, prompting tsunami warnings for Russia and Hawaii. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been provided.
Hurricane Erick, a Category 4 storm, is approaching Mexico's Pacific coast, prompting evacuations, school closures, and a red alert due to its destructive winds and heavy rain, with authorities warning of a dangerous storm surge and flash floods.
A Carnival cruise ship detoured from its route to rescue 25 people, including three children, stranded at sea off the coast of Mexico. The ship, sailing from Long Beach, California, provided food, water, and medical assistance to the rescued individuals before coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard for further support. The cruise will remain on schedule despite the detour.
A Carnival cruise ship, Radiance, rescued 25 people, including three children, stranded on a small boat off the coast of Mexico. The crew provided food, water, and medical assistance before handing them over to the U.S. Coast Guard and continuing their journey to Ensenada.
A 22-year-old fisherman, Víctor Alejandro Soto García, was killed by a great white shark while diving for scallops off the Pacific coast of Mexico. This marks at least the third deadly shark attack in Mexican waters in about a month, with recent incidents also reported in Zihuatanejo and Melaque. Authorities emphasized the importance of preventive measures for fishermen and highlighted that most shark attacks are cases of mistaken identity. The NOAA notes that only a small number of shark species are involved in human-related attacks, and unprovoked shark bites have decreased over the past decade.
Researchers propose that early humans may have arrived in North America as early as 24,000 years ago, challenging the conventional belief of a migration through an ice-free corridor 13,000 years ago. The study suggests that early Americans may have traveled along a "sea ice highway" along the Pacific coastline from Beringia, challenging previous theories of a "kelp highway" for migration. Recent archaeological and genetic finds support the presence of humans on the continent earlier than previously thought.
A Belgian tourist was killed and a woman was injured in a shark or crocodile attack at the Pacific coast resort of Zihuatanejo in Mexico. The man died at the scene, while the woman was taken to a hospital. The civil defense office is investigating the wounds to determine the animal responsible. This incident follows recent shark attacks in the area, including a fatality earlier this month. Wildlife experts suggest that most shark attacks on humans are cases of mistaken identity.
A 76-year-old Belgian tourist was killed and a 52-year-old American woman was severely injured in separate attacks by either a shark or a crocodile along Mexico's Pacific coast. The attacks occurred in the same region where a woman was previously killed by a shark and where a crocodile was spotted on a crowded beach. Authorities are investigating the incidents and have not ruled out either species as the culprit.
The death toll from Hurricane Otis along Mexico's Pacific Coast has risen to 45, with 47 people still missing. The storm, which rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 12 hours, caused significant damage to homes, hotels, and infrastructure. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway, but many affected areas are still waiting for assistance. The storm has disrupted communication and transportation, leaving residents struggling to access basic necessities.
Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthened from a tropical storm to a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast near Acapulco. It is forecasted to make landfall as a possible catastrophic Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. The region is under a hurricane warning, and preparations are underway with the deployment of troops and the closure of Acapulco's port. Heavy rainfall, potential mudslides, and flash floods are expected in the area. In the Atlantic, Hurricane Tammy is moving northeastward over open water and is expected to weaken by Thursday.
Hurricane Lidia made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region. The storm weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved inland, but still posed a significant risk of life-threatening winds, flooding rainfall, and potential mudslides. The Mexican government issued hurricane and tropical storm warnings for various areas along the Pacific coast. Lidia's impact raised concerns for Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, which has previously faced issues of violent crime and gang activity.
Hurricane Lidia has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's Pacific coast. The storm is expected to make landfall with dangerous hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flash flooding and mudslides. The Mexican government has expanded its hurricane warning along the Pacific Coast, and preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.