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Map Shows Where US Will Start Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific
The U.S. has struck a deal with the Cook Islands to help capitalize on the island nation's critical mineral potential.
Maps: Tracking a Tsunami in the Pacific Ocean
Alerts for a potential tsunami were issued for coastlines in North America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan after a powerful ...
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The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor
A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to ...
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The Pacific’s Evolving Map - The Diplomat
When the U.S. and its Trust Territories in the Pacific were devising a decolonization path in the 1960s and 1970s, the Cook Islands-New Zealand model was at the center of discussions.
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves ...
Iona becomes first hurricane in central Pacific Ocean this year
Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward for the next couple of days and stay far south of the Hawaiian Islands, ...