Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and ...

On August 10, 2025, a massive geological event reshaped the Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska, triggered by the retreat of the South ...

India’s massive Great Nicobar development project has sparked debate over environmental risks, Indigenous rights, and ...

In April 2025, WSJ broke down why the island military base of Diego Garcia has been crucial to U.S. security for decades. Illustration: Ryan Trefes TOMBEAU BAY, Mauritius—Over centuries, the people of ...

A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast. The magnitude 8.8 ...

An earthquake struck the Andaman sea on Sunday afternoon, raising concerns across coastal areas, including Malaysia, before authorities there confirmed that there was no tsunami threat. The National ...

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2026, the National Maritime Museum is publishing a new illustrated book, The Ocean Map, and hosting a free festival inviting families to explore the wonders of the ocean.

The shifting patterns of ocean currents shape our climate and weather. Even today, understanding how ocean currents behave is challenging. But researchers have developed an AI tool that can map ...

Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy. Many coastal towns along the West Coast ...

Scientists can now use SWOT to improve tsunami models. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Late on July 29, 2025, the Earth's crust ...

We’ve barely explored the ocean’s floor. This new 3D map offers 10,000 new spots to look at next. Composite satellite visualizations of the Earth. National Geographic Explorer Katy Croff Bell has ...