The world now has a fifth ocean - the Southern Ocean
For years, we have known that the world is home to four oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans. But now, National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the presence of this fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean
Jun 24, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
Hurricane Irma of `unprecedented intensity` in the Atlantic
The Category Five hurricane is set to strike the popular holiday destinations of Saint Martin and Saint-Barthelemy.
Sep 06, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Mystery houseboat washes ashore on Irish coast after floating across the mighty Atlantic
However, what was more unexpected for the baffled guards was to discover a small note, purportedly from its owner, revealing his intent.
Nov 28, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
ISS astronaut Jeff Williams wants to place this photograph on his walls! - See pic
The beautiful photograph has captured the morning light glinting off the surface of the Atlantic and needless to say, the result is a stunner!
Aug 30, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
North Atlantic played key role in last climate transition
The North Atlantic Ocean played a key role in the last climate transition, says a study providing valuable insights into why large continental ice-sheets first grew in North America and Scandinavia some 2.7 million years ago.
Apr 05, 2016, 22:55 PM IST
Rescuers retrieve bodies from crashed military helicopter
Rescue crews have retrieved the bodies of two of the three crew members who died when a Spanish military helicopter crashed in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa, the defence ministry said.
Oct 31, 2015, 05:07 AM IST
Titanic iceberg' photo may fetch 15k pounds at auction
A grainy black-and-white photograph believed to be that of the infamous iceberg that sunk the luxury liner Titanic in 1912 is expected to fetch up to 15,000 pounds when it goes under the hammer in UK.
Oct 18, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
El Faro cargo ship sank, one confirmed dead: US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard said on Monday it has discovered a body from the lost El Faro cargo ship, which is believed to have sunk in the Atlantic with 33 people aboard.
Oct 05, 2015, 23:22 PM IST
