As many of China’s 1.4 billion people endure a blustering winter amid a virus outbreak, officials say infections have reached their peak while propaganda outlets are emphasizing a “new beginning.” But is the situation really looking up? Many citizens are still struggling to cope with the nationwide COVID-19 surge as they mourn loved ones who […]
HONOLULU—Towering waves on Hawaii’s south shores crashed into homes and businesses, spilled across highways, and upended weddings over the weekend. The large waves—some more than 20 feet (6 meters) high—came from a combination of a strong south swell that peaked Saturday evening, the National Weather Service said Monday. A wedding Saturday evening in Kailua-Kona was […]
Strong winds and waves flooded parts of the coastal city of Valparaiso, Chile, on Monday, June 26, as the sea crashed into the coastline and the city’s sea wall. Local TV station Tele13 reported that the waves were 16 feet high, and although news of the storm was broadcast in advance, the intensity of it […]
A beach that had been washed away by storms is back again. Since mid April, “freak tides” have brought sand back and rebuilt the shoreline naturally. People can now walk along a beach that disappeared 33 years ago. The beach is located on Achill Island, on Ireland’s west coast.
Surfers are riding the biggest waves in the world to compete for cash prizes. The World Surf League is judging videos sent in by skilled surfers to award cash prizes. Not only the surfer, but the videographer is also eligible for prize money. Videos have been received from locations as diverse as Portugal, Australia, California, […]
