Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.
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Storm Isha Sweeps Britain With Powerful Winds, Disrupting Travel
Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.
Tasmania Falls for Neil the Seal, a 1,000-Pound Beach Bum
He basks in parking spaces, frolics with traffic cones and generally makes himself at home. But the authorities are worried about the risks of too much time among humans.
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines but Tsunami Warnings Are Lifted
The authorities in Japan and the Philippines lifted tsunami warnings in coastal regions after ordering evacuations. Power failures near the epicenter were reported.
Sailors Trade Tips on How to Stop Orca Attacks on Boats
With a pod of the sea creatures ramming boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, some crews are turning to homegrown solutions. Can playing heavy metal really keep them away?
Orcas Keep Sinking Boats Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors
Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers chartering routes closer to shore.
1 Dead and 22 Injured in Cargo Ship Fire Off the Netherlands
The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 vehicles near the Dutch island of Ameland in the North Sea when the fire was reported late Tuesday, officials said.
Mystery Object Is Found on Remote Beach in Western Australia
The authorities said the cylindrical object, which was found about 155 miles north of Perth, did not pose a risk to the public, but they have yet to identify it.
88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
Cyclone Biparjoy: India’s Death Toll Climbs to 5
A father and son were killed after being swept away by floodwaters, the authorities said. The storm weakened to the equivalent of a tropical storm after making landfall as a cyclone.