December 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Halts Illegal Resort Building near Avalanche Lake to Protect Wildlife

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department stopped illegal resort construction around Avalanche Lake in the Nilgiris. The buildings lacked proper permissions and threatened wildlife paths. Conservationists demand their removal to safeguard the area's environment.

December 4, 2025

NASA Satellite Captures Rare High-Res Images of Massive Kuril-Kamchatka Tsunami

On 29 July 2025, a strong 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Kuril-Kamchatka, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami. NASA’s SWOT satellite captured rare detailed ocean data, revealing surprising complex wave patterns and challenging traditional tsunami models.

December 4, 2025

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits China's Xinjiang, Shallow Depth Sparks Aftershock Concerns

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Xinjiang, China, at a shallow 10 km depth. This raises concern over possible aftershocks days after a 3.9 quake hit the same area.

December 4, 2025

Oman Invites Public for Stargazing With Supermoon and Saturn on December 4

The Oman Society of Astronomy teams with Muscat Municipality to host a free stargazing event on December 4 in Seeb. See the December Supermoon and planet Saturn through telescopes from 6 PM to 9 PM at South Mabela’s Green Walk.

December 4, 2025

Thazhangkuppam Residents Demand Seawall Opening Stay Open to Protect Fishing and Beach Access

Residents of Thazhangkuppam ask Tamil Nadu government to keep seawall opening open. They warn closing it will harm fishermen’s access and local beach visits. Officials plan to repair road damage but seek CRZ clearance.