Photos published by the U.S. Navy show the Nimitz was operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which is the U.S. Third Fleet's ...

People along the densely populated Pacific coasts are exposed to strongly fluctuating rainfall patterns: In East Asia, heavy ...

NASA spotted a circle of clouds over the Pacific Ocean, and the image is still breathtaking over 10 years later.

Preliminary reports from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within about 190 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter, including those on Tonga. The system ...

Californians have long dreaded the 'Big One'. But growing fears of a deadly earthquake are no longer confined to just the ...

Researchers uncover a possible active underwater volcano chain near the Cook Islands, hinting at fresh geological activity.

This coastal gem sits where the Coquille River meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a perfect storm of natural beauty, small-town charm, and enough fresh seafood to make you consider growing gills. When ...

Researchers have revisited a remote site in the Pacific Ocean that was used as a test for deep-sea mining in the 1970s. They ...

After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...

After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...

where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor. As an oceanographer studying marine life in an area of the Pacific rich in these nodules ...

Take a deep dive into the ocean’s secrets. ExtremeTech reveals its hidden layers and life forms. Discover the depths of our ...