Author: Morton Obrien

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During Storm Frank in 2015, a man was stranded at sea in the coastal village of Carnloch, Northern Ireland. As sea levels rise, coastal areas in the UK are becoming more vulnerable to storm surges. | Paul FÉ/AFP/METSUL Weather A UK Met Office report published this week highlights the continuing effects of sea level rise in the UK, which is rapidly increasing and making coastal areas more vulnerable. Climate changes. An observational study of climate and weather events 2021 confirms the impact of rising global temperatures on the UK climate, saying “climate change is not just a future issue, it…

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Images of a ship floating in the sky over Cornwall, England have attracted attention this week.Although it appears to be a montage, the recording is an optical illusion. The specific term for this event is “Fata Morgana” (the name given to the half-sister witch in King Arthur’s legend), which occurs when warm air meets cold water and causes things to appear to float. It can also be called a high mirage. The “ghost ship” event was captured in photos and videos and posted on social media profiles. Locals in Cornwall described the sightings as “miraculous”.”The optical illusion lasted at least…

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Around 5,000 train drivers across almost a quarter of Britain’s rail network went on strike on Saturday as part of a campaign for higher pay after the country’s inflation hit a 40-year high. The 24-hour strike, organized by train drivers’ union ASLEF, was the second significant labor action on Britain’s rail network this week, with 40,000 members of the RMT and TSSA unions – representing other rail workers – a major walkout on Wednesday. – fair. Rising prices – consumer inflation currently stands at 9.4% – and low wage increases have exacerbated labor tensions in sectors such as the postal…

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Researchers have found fossilized remains of fish. IchthyosaursSquid, insects and other period animals Jurassic On a farm in England. More than 180 specimens dating back 183 million years have been found. One Fossils Special attention of scientists: the head of the fish, preserved in three-dimensional form. Fish stuffy Fossils are usually found “flat,” but this one seemed to stick out of the rock. The fish is an extinct species Pachycormusand it was very well preserved, still with soft tissues, scales, and a the eye – The researchers described this as a unique finding. The scientists were so impressed that they…

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+ UK charity rescues 47 giant rabbits after alleged mistreatment (Photo: Breeding/People/Courtesy of RSPCA)A UK NGO has rescued 47 giant rabbits from a farm in England. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) said in a statement People The company complained of neglect and mistreatment at their residence.Know more According to the release, officers visited the Northumberland County property on July 11 and found “small, dirty huts filled with animals left to breed.”The RSPCA removed the rabbits from the property and moved them “to a care center to ensure they receive the best possible care”. The group’s…

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Jonathan Amos – BBC Science Correspondent Posted on 7/29/2022 1:11 PM A gruesome fish fossil has been unearthed from a remarkable new Jurassic excavation site outside Stroud in Gloucestershire, UK. Creature – called a predator PachycormusLike tuna – beautifully preserved in three dimensions. With its large teeth and eyes, it looks like it’s about to launch an attack. The specimen was identified by fossil hunters Neville and Sally Hollingworth. “It was a real surprise because when you find fossils, most of the time they’ve been flattened by the action of time,” Neville tells BBC News. “However, this discovery was surprising…

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The heat wave that hit England last week is at least 10 times greater Climate change, scientists conclude in a study published this week. On July 19, temperatures at Heathrow Airport soared above 40 degrees Celsius and records were broken at 46 local monitoring stations across the country. Emergency calls for ambulances increased and several fires broke out on the outskirts of London.Scientists say that without human-caused climate change, which has already warmed the world by 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures, this extreme warming event is highly unlikely. “We live in a world where temperatures are rising very fast,”…

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For betting on a powerful franchise (Harry the potter) and promise the experience many fans have always dreamed of, The Hogwarts Legacy He quickly became one of the top names on many players’ wishlists. However, as developers Warner Bros. Games They only said that the game should be released by the end of 2022, and worry has occupied a lot of people. So this week, The Amazon From the United Kingdom released a product on their “digital shelves” and gave a hint about the infamous game’s release date… verifying the theory? >> Black Desert Online: Black Desert: A revolutionary action…

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A second radar plane is due to be delivered to Chile tomorrow (29) and a third will source spare parts.Last Wednesday (27) the Chilean Air Force (Fach) received its first E-3D Sentry radar aircraft, operated by the Royal Air Force. The aircraft landed at II Air Brigade at Budahuel Air Base located at Santiago International Airport (SCL).🔵 Now | 🛩️ to la #FACHThe 1st Air Force landed in the 2nd Air Force in two early warning aircraft with Boeing E-3D Sentry, surveillance, reconnaissance, space reconnaissance and air command and control capabilities. #FACH. pic.twitter.com/uRrcHP4NkR— Fuerza Aérea de Chile (@FACh_Chile) July 27,…

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Covid-19 infections in the UK have increased by around 7%, with the continued increase still being driven by the new Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Hospitalization numbers continue to rise, with early signs of increased intensive care admissions among the elderly. A total of 3.8 million people in private households are estimated to have received it in the week to 14 July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the previous week, there were around 3.3 million cases across the UK. This is the highest estimate for total infections since late April, but is…

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