Nature
Did you know ... jellyfish are not fish?
One of my favourite marine creatures, jellyfish are hypnotic, mysterious, fascinating. Long time ago, I went to Sea Life specifically because they were having a new jellyfish exhibition which promised an out-of-this-world experience. It didn’t disappoint.
By Susan Fourtané about a year ago in Earth
🌊 Is a Mega Disaster Looming Over Pacific Nations?
🔴 A Powerful Earthquake Hits Russia – Magnitude 8.8 On July 30, 2025, the world witnessed a massive natural disaster when a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in far-eastern Russia. The quake, which occurred in one of the most seismically active zones on earth—the Ring of Fire—sent tsunami alerts across the Pacific Ocean. Although the main impact was felt in Russia, the tremors and potential tsunami waves created panic in Japan, South Korea, the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, Canada, China, and even parts of Latin America. Authorities in Japan quickly evacuated over 2 million people from coastal regions, fearing a disaster similar to the 2011 Fukushima earthquake and tsunami, which had caused a nuclear crisis. While tsunami waves were recorded in several regions, ranging from 4 to 8 feet, the worst-case scenario was avoided thanks to advanced early warning systems and timely evacuations. However, the quake’s intensity and reach serve as a reminder that the Pacific Basin remains a fragile zone where the earth's crust constantly shifts. 🐟 The Mysterious Oarfish Sightings — Harbingers of Doom? Soon after the Russian quake, social media lit up with videos and news reports of giant oarfish being seen near the shores of Japan, the Philippines, and even Mexico. These rare deep-sea creatures, which can grow up to 10 meters in length, have long been associated with ancient Japanese legends as “messengers of the sea god.” In February 2025, an oarfish was spotted near Baja California, Mexico—just months before the Russian earthquake. Similarly, oarfish were seen in early 2011, just before the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami in March of that year. This has fueled public speculation that these fish can sense deep-sea seismic activity and rise to the surface in response. But what does science say? According to marine biologists and geological experts, there is no proven connection between oarfish behavior and earthquake prediction. Most scientists agree that these fish may rise to the surface due to sickness, changing ocean temperatures, or pollution—not to warn humanity of a coming disaster. Yet, the timing of these appearances is hard to ignore for many people around the world, especially in earthquake-prone areas. 📖 A Prophecy from 1999 – Was it Fulfilled? The story gets even more chilling when we recall a prophetic vision by a Japanese manga artist, Ryo Tatsuki, who published her predictions in 1999. One of her most alarming prophecies said that “on July 5, 2025, a mega disaster will hit Japan, boiling the sea.” When July 5 passed without any major event, many dismissed the prophecy. But just a few weeks later, on July 30, the massive earthquake struck Russia, shaking the Pacific basin and triggering tsunami alerts across Japan. Many are now linking her vision to this recent disaster, suggesting she may have foreseen the event two decades in advance. It’s not the first time that Tatsuki’s predictions have caught attention. Some of her past forecasts—like economic crises and natural disasters—have reportedly aligned with real-world events. However, scientific communities remain cautious and do not support the use of prophecies in disaster preparedness. Still, to ordinary people, such coincidences raise eyebrows and add to the fear surrounding natural events. 🐋 Whales Surfacing in Japan – Another Sign? Adding to the mystery, residents of coastal Japan have reported whales and other marine life appearing unusually close to shore. In Japanese culture, such unusual behavior is often interpreted as a natural signal of unrest under the sea. Some researchers have proposed that low-frequency vibrations caused by tectonic stress may disturb whales and other marine animals, forcing them to move or beach themselves. While the scientific link remains under investigation, historical data does show whale beachings have occurred days or weeks before major seismic events in some cases.
By Ikram Ullahabout a year ago in Earth
"I Am Green"
Not just in color, but in soul, in spirit, in the quiet rhythm that moves with the wind. I am the fresh breath of morning dew clinging to the grass. I am the shade that rests upon weary travelers when the sun burns too bright. I am the promise of renewal, the gentle reminder that life can begin again—always.
By Hanif Ullah about a year ago in Earth
“The Glacier That Screamed: What I Heard Before the Collapse Changed Everything”
Echoes Beneath the Glacier Maria had heard the glacier before she saw it. Long before her boots creaked on the icy moraine, she sensed the glacier’s groan—a deep, resonant sound like an animal’s slow breath, echoing up through her hiking pole into her bones. It had drawn her here from thousands of miles away, chasing the sound of ice shifting, of time slipping away beneath her feet.
By @HiddenHistoryabout a year ago in Earth
