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A wall of water races toward the shore at the speed of a jetliner, silent and nearly invisible in the open ocean. For coastal communities around the world, understanding how do tsunamis form is not just science: it...
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In the winter of 373 BC, animals fled the Greek city of Helice. Rats poured out of granaries. Dogs refused to return home. Snakes...
On April 6, 2009, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake devastated the Italian city of L'Aquila, killing 308 people. Five days earlier, scientists studying animals predict earthquakes...
For a broader look at what El Niño means for hurricane season, agriculture, and travel, see our El Niño 2026 Ultimate Guide.
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