Pacific Ocean

Our world has entered its hottest days. What now?

Across the world, in the Pacific Ocean, we are seeing the beginning of a new El Nino year, which means that we have to expect significantly higher temperatures globally – not just for one year, but for several years to come.
12 July 2023, 01:00 AM

Trump 'deranged', says Kim as NKorea hints at Pacific H-bomb

US President Donald Trump is "mentally deranged" and will "pay dearly" for his threat to destroy North Korea, Kim Jong-Un said Friday, as his foreign minister hinted the regime may explode a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean.
22 September 2017, 04:34 AM

Solar Impulse completes Pacific crossing

The solar-powered aeroplane, Solar Impulse, has completed a three-day flight over the Pacific Ocean.
24 April 2016, 04:55 AM

6.9-magnitude quake hits off Chile; no damage reported

A strong earthquake strikes in the Pacific off central Chile, but authorities say there are no reports of injuries or serious damage.
11 November 2015, 07:11 AM

Tropical Storm Erika kills at least 20 in Dominica

A tropical storm heading across the Caribbean kills at least 20 people on the island of Dominica, with dozens more missing.
29 August 2015, 04:30 AM

Solar Impulse passes 'point of no return' over Pacific

A solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse has started its second bid at a record-breaking flight across the Pacific Ocean.
29 June 2015, 04:33 AM

California to fight drought turning sea water into drinking water

Californians are about to get their water from a new source - the Pacific Ocean, as Governor Jerry Brown’s new plan to save the state is set to launch next year.
30 May 2015, 05:28 AM