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August 2025 Ranked Third Hottest Globally | North Atlantic, Pacific Hit Hottest Temperature Ever

The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Watch in for more details!

North Atlantic hurricane season could be a dangerous one

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<p>An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the North Atlantic Ocean, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck on 10 July at 8:28 pm (UTC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The USGS recorded the quake's epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. The USGS promptly confirmed the occurrence of the earthquake, sharing the preliminary information via Twitter. "Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - North Atlantic Ocean," the agency wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>No tsunami warning issued</strong></h2>

<p>Despite the intensity of the magnitude 6.4 earthquake, the USGS did not issue any tsunami warning following the event in the North Atlantic Ocean.</p>

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An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the North Atlantic Ocean, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck on 10 July at 8:28 pm (UTC).

An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the North Atlantic Ocean, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck on 10 July at 8:28 pm (UTC). The USGS recorded the quake's epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. The USGS promptly confirmed the occurrence of the earthquake, sharing the preliminary information via Twitter. "Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - North Atlantic Ocean," the agency wrote. Also Read | Investigation into Greek shipwreck suggests coastguard responsible for sinking: Report No tsunami warning issued Despite the intensity of the magnitude 6.4 earthquake, the USGS did not issue any tsunami warning following the event in the North Atlantic Ocean. ×

6.4 quake strikes North Atlantic Ocean

<p>Parts of the North Atlantic are witnessing an “exceptional” marine heatwave, with the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland recording the highest sea-surface temperatures.</p>

<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that April and May reported the highest ocean surface temperatures since record-keeping began in 1850.</p>

<p>It said that parts of the North Atlantic have recorded Category 4 marine heat wave – defined as “extreme” — with water temperature in some areas reporting 5 degree&nbsp;Celsius (9 Fahrenheit) hotter than usual.</p>

<p>The UK Met Office said that temperatures in the North Atlantic in May were around 1.25 degree&nbsp;Celsius (2.25 Fahrenheit) above average.</p>

<p>“The eastern Atlantic, from Iceland down to the tropics, is much warmer than average. But areas around parts of north-western Europe, including parts of the UK, have among some of the highest sea-surface temperatures relative to average,” Stephen Belcher, the Met Office’s chief scientist, said in a&nbsp;statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Situation alarming</strong></h2>

<p>Scientists have sounded alarm saying that such climatic phenomena might have adverse effects on marine life.</p>

<p>The Gulf Coast in Texas earlier this month saw thousands of dead fish washed up ashore, as scientists linked the deaths to rising ocean temperatures, saying that warmer water cannot hold more oxygen. In 2021, an extreme heat wave cooked around a billion shellfish to death&nbsp;on Canada’s West Coast.</p>

<p>Experts have expressed shock saying that called the spike in Atlantic heat wave was “totally unprecedented.”</p>

<p>“It is way beyond the worst-case predictions for the changing climate of the region. It’s truly frightening how fast this ocean basin is changing,” Richard Unsworth, an associate professor of biosciences at Swansea University in the UK and a founding director of Project-Seagrass, told CNN.</p>

<h2><strong>Factors behind the rise in water temperature</strong></h2>

<p>Scientists say there are a plethora of factors behind the rise of sea surface temperatures, with the primary reason being El Niño, a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It tends to have a warming effect globally.</p>

<p>Other factors that also may play a role include a lack of dust from the Sahara, which usually helps cool the region by reflecting away sunlight.</p>

<p>“Weaker than average winds have reduced the extent of dust in the region’s atmosphere potentially leading to higher temperatures,” Albert Klein Tank, the head of the Met Office Hadley Centre, said in a statement.</p>

<p>“Weaker winds may also have helped increase temperatures, as strong westerly winds typically cool the ocean surface,” Rantanen said.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Parts of the North Atlantic are witnessing an “exceptional” marine heatwave, with the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland recording the highest sea-surface temperatures.

Parts of the North Atlantic are witnessing an “exceptional” marine heatwave, with the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland recording the highest sea-surface temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that April and May reported the highest ocean surface temperatures since record-keeping began in 1850. It said that parts of the North Atlantic have recorded Category 4 marine heat wave – defined as “extreme” — with water temperature in some areas reporting 5 degree Celsius (9 Fahrenheit) hotter than usual. The UK Met Office said that temperatures in the North Atlantic in May were around 1.25 degree Celsius (2.25 Fahrenheit) above average. “The eastern Atlantic, from Iceland down to the tropics, is much warmer than average. But areas around parts of north-western Europe, including parts of the UK, have among some of the highest sea-surface temperatures relative to average,” Stephen Belcher, the Met Office’s chief scientist, said in a statement. Situation alarming Scientists have sounded alarm saying that such climatic phenomena might have adverse effects on marine life. The Gulf Coast in Texas earlier this month saw thousands of dead fish washed up ashore, as scientists linked the deaths to rising ocean temperatures, saying that warmer water cannot hold more oxygen. In 2021, an extreme heat wave cooked around a billion shellfish to death on Canada’s West Coast. Experts have expressed shock saying that called the spike in Atlantic heat wave was “totally unprecedented.” “It is way beyond the worst-case predictions for the changing climate of the region. It’s truly frightening how fast this ocean basin is changing,” Richard Unsworth, an associate professor of biosciences at Swansea University in the UK and a founding director of Project-Seagrass, told CNN. Factors behind the rise in water temperature Scientists say there are a plethora of factors behind the rise of sea surface temperatures, with the primary reason being El Niño, a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It tends to have a warming effect globally. Other factors that also may play a role include a lack of dust from the Sahara, which usually helps cool the region by reflecting away sunlight. “Weaker than average winds have reduced the extent of dust in the region’s atmosphere potentially leading to higher temperatures,” Albert Klein Tank, the head of the Met Office Hadley Centre, said in a statement. “Weaker winds may also have helped increase temperatures, as strong westerly winds typically cool the ocean surface,” Rantanen said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

North Atlantic experiencing record-breaking marine heatwave

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<p>Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem. However, according to a new study, the decrease in air pollution can actually cause more hurricanes in North Atlantic.</p>

<p>While global warming actually increases the chances of a hurricane due to the rising temperature of the oceans, the study found that the decline of air pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually contributed more to the rise in the number of hurricanes and other tropical storms.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, air pollution has actually gone up in India and China which has resulted in lower number of hurricanes in the Western Pacific region, according to the study. &nbsp;Hiroyuki Murakami, the author of the study, was supported by James P. Kossin, a scientist with The Climate Service, who said “warming by regional pollution reduction has a much more profound effect on hurricane activity”.</p>

<p>The study found that the aerosol pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually gone down around 50 percent and that has resulted in greater number of storms in the previous decades.</p>

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<p>The fall in aerosol levels in the air led to warming of the ocean water and that was the main reason behind the hurricanes. Murakami also found that the fall in air pollution also resulted in heating up the land and that ended up contributing to the cyclonic storms in the North Atlantic.</p>

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Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem.

Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem. However, according to a new study, the decrease in air pollution can actually cause more hurricanes in North Atlantic. While global warming actually increases the chances of a hurricane due to the rising temperature of the oceans, the study found that the decline of air pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually contributed more to the rise in the number of hurricanes and other tropical storms. Also read | Sri Lanka crisis — Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as new prime minister On the other hand, air pollution has actually gone up in India and China which has resulted in lower number of hurricanes in the Western Pacific region, according to the study. Hiroyuki Murakami, the author of the study, was supported by James P. Kossin, a scientist with The Climate Service, who said “warming by regional pollution reduction has a much more profound effect on hurricane activity”. The study found that the aerosol pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually gone down around 50 percent and that has resulted in greater number of storms in the previous decades. Also read | Spain to ease abortion rules for over-16 women, introduce menstrual leave The fall in aerosol levels in the air led to warming of the ocean water and that was the main reason behind the hurricanes. Murakami also found that the fall in air pollution also resulted in heating up the land and that ended up contributing to the cyclonic storms in the North Atlantic. WATCH WION TV LIVE HERE -

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