islands

14 islands threatened by climate change

While rising sea levels ultimately influence the entire planet, they pose the greatest threat to the islands sitting at sea level.



  • Climate & Weather

islands

Native people built seashell islands off Florida

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

What caused the Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami?

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.




islands

10 (almost) deserted islands

While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore.




islands

Islands of plastic give bugs a new place to breed in open ocean

The great Pacific garage patch is giving sea striders a place to breed out on the open ocean, changing the natural environment there, new research suggests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

114,000 pounds of trash found at uninhabited islands

Divers scoured remote Pacific atolls to collect the garbage, some of which had entangled sea turtles.



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

Should residents of Hurricane Highway islands keep rebuilding?

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc



  • Climate & Weather

islands

As Jamaican islands face threat, photographer snaps into action

Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development?




islands

Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



  • Arts & Culture

islands

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: A user's guide

The 21 islands that make up Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will reveal a whole new side of Wisconsin — just be sure to bring your kayak for the best view.



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

Channel Islands National Park: A user's guide

A trip to Channel Islands National Park is a trip back in time — Southern California before freeways. The park protects five islands and the surrounding water



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

Gulf Islands National Seashore: A user's guide

Gulf Islands National Seashore, the country’s largest national seashore, includes six barrier islands stretched out for 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Flor



  • Wilderness & Resources

islands

Worldwide Parcel Services Enjoy The Pacific Islands

Worldwide Parcel Services are pleased to be involved in the transport of goods to some of the more exotic places in the world and there can be few places in the world more exotic than the Pacific islands.




islands

National Park Service to Use Herbicide on South Entrance and Yavapai Road Traffic Islands to Reduce Elk Attractants

On Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 staff from the Division of Science and Resource Management (SRM) will be applying herbicide to the traffic islands on South Entrance and Yavapai Roads to remove grasses that attract elk in these congested areas of the Grand Canyon Village. The intent of the removal is to minimize conflicts between wildlife (elk) and both visitors and residents along the road corridors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-entrance-and-yavapai-herbicide-use.htm




islands

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' forest resources, 2004.

The Forest Inventory and Analysis program collected, analyzed, and summarized field data on 37 field plots on the islands of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).




islands

Republic of the Marshall Islands' forest resources, 2008.

The Forest Inventory and Analysis program collected, analyzed, and summarized field data on 44 forested field plots for the 10 largest atoll groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI): Ailinglaplap, Arno, Jaluit, Kwajalein, Likiep, Majuro, Maloelap, Mili, Rongelap, and Wotje.




islands

Sample Size: Kehlani, Travis Linville & Future Islands

This is Sample Size, our weekly new music feature with KOSU's Ryan LaCroix and LOOKatOKC music critic Matt Carney. Today, Matt plays new music from Kehlani , Travis Linville , and Future Islands . Follow Matt & Ryan on Twitter at @mdotcarney & @KOSUryan .




islands

Increasing number of elephant seals making Puget Sound home at Whidbey, Fidalgo islands


Northern elephant seals have a range from Alaska to Mexico. Most of the animals make their way along the coast, but some venture into Puget Sound.




islands

Solomon Islands: encounters in paradise

If your government failed to provide running water, electricity, roads, safety from gender violence, or other staples of everyday life, what would you do? In the Solomon Islands people are taking matters into their own hands, even schoolgirls. If their government can’t provide, they’ll try.




islands

Yacht carrying tonne of drugs hits Abrolhos Islands reef, alleged smugglers found on island

Two men are charged with trying to smuggle more than a tonne of cocaine and ecstasy into WA, after their yacht hit a reef and they were found on an island in the Houtman Abrolhos allegedly hiding the drugs with seaweed.




islands

Floating islands bring a new type of public park to Copenhagen

Australian architect Marshall Blecher and Danish design studio Fokstrot have unveiled plans for a new type of public space in the heart of Copenhagen — a “parkipelago” of floating islands. Dubbed the Copenhagen Islands, this non-profit initiative follows the success of CPH-Ø1, the first prototype island that launched in 2018 and was anchored in various parts of the city harbor. Copenhagen Islands plans to launch three more human-made islands in 2020, with more planned in the future.[...]




islands

Koh Phi Phi islands 18 21.04.19

When I arrived in Krabi ofcourse they didn't bring us to the pier. Instead they offered a mototaxi for a high price so I decided to walk. Along the way I put up my thumb and yes a crazy German guy stopped and brought me to the pier. There I bought my ti




islands

Scientists use radiation and bacteria to slash mosquito populations on two Chinese islands

Combining two insect-control techniques, researchers largely prevented reproduction in a mosquito species known to carry Zika, dengue, and yellow fever.




islands

Need to escape? These islands cost less than many L.A. homes

If you're feeling cooped up by coronavirus restrictions, these private islands all cost under $1 million. Don't worry, they all come with houses too.




islands

Best things to do in US Virgin Islands

Virgin Island is the best place for backpackers who love to explore nature. If you’re the one who’s searching for the best things to do in US Virgin Islands? Then dont worry; in this post,...

The post Best things to do in US Virgin Islands appeared first on Geeky Traveller.





islands

Mw 6.0 ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

Magnitude  Mw 6.0
Region  ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
Date time  2019-12-02 05:01:55.1 UTC
Location  51.31 N ; 178.15 W
Depth  30 km




islands

Mw 6.1 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.1
Region  SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-01-20 06:51:39.5 UTC
Location  59.30 S ; 26.35 W
Depth  115 km




islands

Mw 6.2 ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

Magnitude  Mw 6.2
Region  ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
Date time  2020-01-23 05:53:03.7 UTC
Location  51.99 N ; 177.73 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 6.1 ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

Magnitude  Mw 6.1
Region  ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
Date time  2020-01-26 06:31:57.4 UTC
Location  51.26 N ; 179.93 W
Depth  30 km




islands

Mw 6.3 SOLOMON ISLANDS

Magnitude  Mw 6.3
Region  SOLOMON ISLANDS
Date time  2020-01-27 05:02:02.8 UTC
Location  10.05 S ; 161.01 E
Depth  30 km




islands

Mw 6.1 CAYMAN ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.1
Region  CAYMAN ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-01-28 21:55:17.0 UTC
Location  19.04 N ; 80.88 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 6.0 SOLOMON ISLANDS

Magnitude  Mw 6.0
Region  SOLOMON ISLANDS
Date time  2020-01-29 13:49:50.6 UTC
Location  10.33 S ; 161.28 E
Depth  95 km




islands

Mw 6.1 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.1
Region  SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-02-08 14:32:59.5 UTC
Location  59.73 S ; 25.87 W
Depth  15 km




islands

Mw 6.9 KURIL ISLANDS

Magnitude  Mw 6.9
Region  KURIL ISLANDS
Date time  2020-02-13 10:33:44.5 UTC
Location  45.74 N ; 148.71 E
Depth  150 km




islands

Mw 6.3 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.3
Region  KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-03-14 10:01:16.8 UTC
Location  27.55 S ; 175.64 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 7.5 EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

Magnitude  Mw 7.5
Region  EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS
Date time  2020-03-25 02:49:21.1 UTC
Location  48.98 N ; 157.73 E
Depth  60 km




islands

Mw 6.0 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.0
Region  KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-04-14 01:06:44.0 UTC
Location  30.49 S ; 176.24 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 6.6 BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

Magnitude  Mw 6.6
Region  BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Date time  2020-04-18 08:25:37.6 UTC
Location  27.13 N ; 140.09 E
Depth  470 km




islands

ML 2.1 DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

Magnitude  ML 2.1
Region  DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Date time  2020-05-08 12:22:22.2 UTC
Location  37.55 N ; 26.79 E
Depth  7 km




islands

mb 5.2 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  mb 5.2
Region  SAMOA ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-04-28 00:13:42.9 UTC
Location  16.35 S ; 172.98 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 5.9 NORTHWEST OF RYUKYU ISLANDS

Magnitude  Mw 5.9
Region  NORTHWEST OF RYUKYU ISLANDS
Date time  2020-05-03 11:54:25.4 UTC
Location  31.35 N ; 128.84 E
Depth  10 km




islands

mb 5.0 NORTHWEST OF RYUKYU ISLANDS

Magnitude  mb 5.0
Region  NORTHWEST OF RYUKYU ISLANDS
Date time  2020-05-03 12:01:13.6 UTC
Location  31.05 N ; 128.96 E
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 5.2 IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

Magnitude  Mw 5.2
Region  IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Date time  2020-05-04 03:03:10.7 UTC
Location  31.00 N ; 141.93 E
Depth  10 km




islands

mb 5.5 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  mb 5.5
Region  SAMOA ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-05-05 23:20:39.3 UTC
Location  15.21 S ; 172.84 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Mw 5.1 IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

Magnitude  Mw 5.1
Region  IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Date time  2020-05-08 00:33:27.9 UTC
Location  31.00 N ; 142.09 E
Depth  2 km




islands

Mw 5.6 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude  Mw 5.6
Region  SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Date time  2020-05-08 01:14:20.7 UTC
Location  55.51 S ; 29.33 W
Depth  10 km




islands

Canary Islands: Treasure islands of the grand Canaries



WHICH island is right for you? Whether you're a hiker or a hedonist, a kite surfer or sun lounger, Spain's Canary Islands have something for everyone




islands

mb 4.1 SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

Magnitude  mb 4.1
Region  SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Date time  2020-05-09 10:26:25.6 UTC
Location  32.50 S ; 179.58 E
Depth  448 km