A strong earthquake that hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, June 30, triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for Japan, parts of Russia, Alaska and the Pacific. Several ...
It was an historic moment, according to the experts, as it was one of the biggest tremors ever recorded, and millions of people were on notice for possible tsunamis. Fortunately, initial reports are ...
Obama visits Midway Atoll, a symbol for his climate, Asia legacy U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday boards Air Force One at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, to depart for Hawaii ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Midway Atoll (Kuaihelani in Hawaiian) is a group of small ...
At the far end of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands lies Kuaihelani – also known as Midway Atoll – a small set of islands home to the world’s largest albatross colony. Over a million albatrosses ...
Long ago, Laysan finches, a native honeycreeper known for its brown and yellow plumage and varied songs, were found throughout the Hawaiian islands. Today, however, only about 18, 000 of the ...
Laysan finches, also known as ekupuu in Hawaiian, were once found throughout the main Hawaiian isles but can now only be found at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Known for their varied ...
This file photo shows the Imperial Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi. (Mainichi) MIDWAY ATOLL, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (AP) -- A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World ...