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Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Indian Express
Sea lions dive off cliff after massive earthquake hits Russia's Kuril islands amid tsunami scare, video emerges
A massive earthquake that hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday triggered dramatic scenes as dozens of sea lions jumped off from cliffs into the surrounding ocean to escape danger. The footage, captured by a tourist out on a nature excursion, is now doing rounds on the Internet. The viral video shows at least 30 Steller sea lions diving into the sea as an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Antsiferov Island, part of the Kuril Islands chain in the North Pacific. Watch the video here: Dozens of Steller sea lions seen fleeing as tsunami waves crash onto Russia's Antsiferov Island — dramatic and rare footage captures nature's instinct in action 🦭🌊#Tsunami #Kamchatka #Russia #SeaLions #Earthquake #Nature — Gaurav (@k_gauravs) July 30, 2025 The island hit by the earthquake is home to Steller sea lions, the largest species in the Otariidae family, commonly known as 'eared seals,' according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, the USA Today reported. The Kamchatka Peninsula experienced an 8.8 magnitude earthquake at 11:25 local time on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. According to the BBC, more than two million people have been ordered to evacuate in several parts of Japan, Russia, and the US state of Hawaii. However, Hawaii authorities downgraded the warnings and orders to an advisory by Wednesday morning. US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that the officials have been put in place and are ready to respond to any emergency. 'We were fully deployed and ready to respond if necessary but grateful that we didn't have to deal with the situation that this could have been,' CBS News quotes Noem. Right after the quake, several videos of its effects emerged on social media. As reported by the Associated Press, Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido experienced its first tsunami wave of about 30 cm. A video of five beluga whales washed ashore in Kamchatka ahead of the earthquake.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Tsunami disrupts marine life: Hundreds of sea lions flee powerful waves after Russia earthquake
(Source: X) Striking footage from Russia's remote Antsiferov Island shows dozens of Steller sea lions scrambling to escape as tsunami waves crash into the coast, moments after one of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday. The 8.8-magnitude quake was centred off the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Japan, Hawaii, Oregon, and parts of Canada. Authorities in several countries urged residents to avoid shorelines, warning that the risk of powerful waves could last more than a day. The dramatic footage of sea lions scrambling to higher ground quickly went viral on social media, offering a powerful reminder of nature's force—and how instinctively animals respond to danger. Furthermore, BNO News reported that four whales washed ashore on the coast of Japan following the powerful tsunami triggered by the earthquake. Waves up to 4 metres were reported in Kamchatka, while smaller tsunamis reached Japan, Alaska and parts of the US West Coast. In Japan's Hokkaido, waves of 60 centimetres were recorded, prompting evacuations in coastal towns. Hawaii Tsunami: 5 feet High Wave Shakes Oahu Coast In U.S. | First Footage Shows Nightmare Scenes In Hawaii, roads were jammed as residents fled inland. Governor Josh Green said waves at Midway Atoll reached 6 feet from peak to trough. 'This is a longitudinal wave with great force driving through the shoreline and into land,' he said. Rescue helicopters and high-water vehicles were placed on standby. Despite the strength of the quake, little damage has been reported. Russian officials said a few injuries occurred, and the port of Severokurilsk saw flooding and fishing boats washed away. Power checks were underway. A few kayakers were seen escaping, while some continued their activities even as authorities urged them to get out of the water, with the tsunami waves strengthening the currents.
West Australian
16-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
ASX Big Hits: Encounter, Nimy Resources and Hyterra
Bulls N' Bears Big Hits examines some recent notable drilling intercepts revealed on the ASX, including Encounter Resources' high-grade niobium hit at its Joyce project in Western Australia's West Arunta region. Other interesting results were reported by Nimy Resources at its Mons gallium project, and Hyterra Limited landed a helium hit at its Nemaha gas field project in the US state of Kansas. Company: Encounter Resources (ASX: ENR) Project: Aileron project, West Arunta, WA Hit: 9m @ 2.2% niobium pentoxide from 120m to end-of-hole (EOH) Encounter Resources has reported high-grade niobium oxide mineralisation from an early air core drilling program at its Joyce prospect, part of the company's Aileron project in WA's West Arunta region. The first line of regional drilling in the 2025 season intersected 9 metres at 2.2 per cent niobium oxide from 120m to the end-of-hole in one hole, validating Encounter's targeting model for the carbonatite complex. At 6 kilometres east of the company's Green deposit, which totals 12.1 million tonnes averaging 1.63 per cent niobium oxide, Joyce highlights the broader potential of the mineralised system. In late 2024, two reconnaissance air core traverses spaced 1.6km apart at Joyce identified a carbonatite complex with strong niobium and rare earth anomalies. The company's 2025 air core drilling program kicked off with 800m-spaced drill lines. While the reported intercept hole terminated at 129m due to the limits of rig penetration, the hole intersected mineralisation in the upper saprolite zone, beneath transported sand and clay. Preliminary pXRF analysis flagged significant niobium, which was confirmed by expedited laboratory analysis. The company's systematic exploration includes 15 priority targets across its West Arunta tenure for 2025. The air core rig has completed the first pass program at Joyce, with assays expected in August, and was then remobilised to Encounter's Steller prospect, 15km north along the Elephant Island Fault. The Elephant Island Fault hosts the Crean deposit, which comprises 3.5Mt of ore averaging 1.92 per cent niobium pentoxide. Encounter's next steps at Joyce will involve mobilising a reverse circulation rig to test the depth and width of high-grade zones, alongside ground gravity and passive seismic surveys to map deeper weathering and metal enrichment, following a trial at the Green prospect. Encounter's 40,000m drill program underscores its focus on uncovering major niobium and copper deposits in Australia's prospective mineral belts. With niobium's critical role in advanced technologies and Joyce's high-grade results, Encounter is well-positioned to capitalise on growing global demand for critical minerals. If successful, the exploration could potentially establish Encounter's Aileron project as a significant contributor to the niobium supply chain. Company: Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) Project: Mons Project, Block 3, gallium project Location: 370km north-east of Perth Hit: 240m at 55g/t gallium oxide from surface to EOH, including 56m at 101g/t gallium oxide from 60m Peak value: 1m at 285g/t gallium oxide from 115m Nimy Resources has reported exceptional gallium oxide results from its Mons project, 140km north-northwest of Southern Cross in WA. Gallium metal and its oxide comprise a critical yet lesser-known commodity, increasingly vital due to their roles in technology - particularly amid recent supply constraints. China controls 98 per cent of global refined gallium products but imposed export controls in August 2023, triggering price spikes and supply chain concerns. Nimy's phase two reverse circulation drilling program at its Block 3 prospect delivered remarkable gallium oxide grades across four 240m-deep holes. The stand-out hole averaged 55 grams per tonne (g/t) gallium oxide - equivalent to 41g/t gallium metal, using a 1.3442 conversion factor - from surface to end-of-hole. The mineralisation remains open. The hole included 56m at 101g/t gallium oxide from 60m, a peak 1m interval of 285g/t gallium oxide from 115m, and a 4m composite of 126g/t gallium oxide from 188m. The final 20m averaged 30g/t gallium oxide across five 4m composites. The second hole yielded two high-grade zones: 20m at 102g/t gallium oxide from 40m, peaking at 141g/t gallium oxide over 4m from 56m, and 36m at 104g/t gallium oxide from 112m, with a peak 1m interval of 376g/t gallium oxide from 117m. The third hole intersected 28m at 59g/t gallium oxide from 216m to end-of-hole. The fourth hole returned 8m at 108g/t gallium oxide from 144m, with a peak 1m interval of 184g/t gallium oxide from 145m, and 20m at 63g/t gallium oxide from 220m to end-of-hole. Average grades for the three other holes were 57g/t, 37g/t, and 30g/t gallium oxide over their 240m lengths. These results, with mineralisation open in all directions, highlight Block 3's potential to meet soaring global gallium demand. Nimy plans to deliver an initial mineral resource estimate in the December quarter, following assays from its phase three program. Ongoing exploration is targeting extensions of the gallium-hosting chlorite schist, with mineralisation identified beyond current limits, suggesting resource expansion potential. Despite gallium's relative abundance in the Earth's crust, widely estimated at 19 parts per million of the elemental metal, economically viable deposits are rare, making Nimy's high-grade, coherent mineralised system a promising contributor to the West's gallium supplies. Company: Hyterra Ltd (ASX: HYT) Project: Nemaha project, Kansas, the United States Hit: High helium concentrations up to 4.4% in mud gas samples at Blythe 13-20 well. Hyterra Limited reported an exceptional helium discovery at its Nemaha project in Kansas, with mud gas samples from its Blythe 13-20 well showing helium concentrations up to 4.4 per cent. This is a significant find, surpassing typical helium levels in the region and marking a rare occurrence for Kansas, where helium concentrations in the Hugoton gas field typically range from 0.25 per cent to 2.5 per cent. Helium, a colourless, odourless, non-toxic and inert noble gas, is the second most abundant element in the universe, but it is rare on Earth. Formed as a by-product of radioactive decay, it is a non-renewable resource typically extracted from natural gas deposits. Its unique properties, including an extremely low boiling point of -268.9°C, make it irreplaceable in semiconductors, aerospace, MRI technology and quantum computing. The global helium shortage underscores the value of this discovery. Kansas is a strategic hub for US helium production, supported by a robust regulatory environment and decades of expertise from the Hugoton field. The first significant helium discovery in Dexter, Kansas, in 1903 with a 1.84 per cent helium concentration. Dexter lies south of Blythe 13-20 near the Nemaha Ridge. Kansas currently hosts eight helium production plants, reinforcing its dominance in domestic supply. The Blythe 13-20 well will transition to an appraisal phase in the coming weeks, with downhole monitoring equipment installed to gather data for an initial testing program. This discovery strengthens Hyterra's position in meeting growing helium demand, particularly for healthcare, which amounts to 32 per cent of US consumption, mainly for MRI cooling. With no viable substitutes, helium's critical role in advanced industries highlights the significance of this high-grade find. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Steller Launches Connected Content Solution for DMOs
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steller, a video-based, travel planning platform that allows travelers to discover, connect and book based on experiences shared by creators, has launched Steller Connect, a tool enabling Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to connect influencer content directly to planning tools and marketing automation that moves travelers through the booking journey. Steller Connect allows destinations to integrate Trips by Steller™ itineraries and video into their website. The detailed itineraries are infused with influencer or traveler UGC video of each stop. Each stop includes vital travel information and is geotagged to an interactive map available on both web and mobile app. The viewer can switch between 3 views, list, map, and video allowing them to fully explore the destination. The most valuable Steller Connect feature for DMOs is the connection to trip planning tools and marketing automation that truly makes a difference in getting people to their destination. The multi-channel journey retargets users through email and push notification to help them continue planning their own trip to the destination and booking it when it's time. Transforming DMOs' Digital Strategy Historically, DMOs have struggled to link influencer marketing efforts to measurable results. With Steller Connect, destinations can now: Extend the lifespan of influencer content, keeping high performing content in front of prospective travelers for a year. Connect short form video content and influencer recommendations to trip planning tools and retargeting automation. Prove marketing ROI by tracking itinerary engagement, planned trips, and completed bookings. 'Measuring the true impact of travel influencer marketing has always been a challenge. Impressions and likes don't translate directly into booked hotel nights, and with the rising cost of influencer content, destinations are paying more for less visibility. Steller Connect keeps high-performing content in front of travelers for a full year and connects it to a booking journey. With built-in planning tools and detailed reporting, DMOs can finally see the real ROI of their influencer marketing efforts.' – Pete Bryant, CEO of Steller. Early Adoption and Proven Success Six destinations, including three international and three domestic, participated in the Steller Connect beta and saw impressive results. Discover Puerto Rico implemented the tool in late October, embedding high performing influencer content and Trips by Steller™ itineraries into eight pages of their website. Seventy trips were planned through Steller Connect, with travel occurring within the first 90 days after the campaign concluded. 'We are extremely pleased with the results delivered by both campaigns we executed in partnership with Steller. A key component of these campaigns was Steller Connect, which Discover Puerto Rico integrated across eight landing pages on our website, including the homepage. We first added Video, followed a month later by Trips by Steller itineraries. This feature allows travelers to explore influencer-generated content, create personalized itineraries, and seamlessly book stays and experiences—driving economic impact for our destination. Pages featuring Steller Connect saw increases in Average Session Duration, indicating better engagement after its addition. With interactive maps, descriptions, and traveler reviews, it truly makes influencer marketing actionable and bookable' said Astrid Emmanuelli, Senior Social Media Manager of Discover Puerto Rico. A Fully Connected Travel Planning Experience The human experience is the most important part of the travel planning journey. People want to see themselves reflected in your content to feel comfortable enough to book a trip. With Steller Connect, DMOs can connect powerful stories from relatable influencers to an actionable, engaging, and measurable trip-planning experience. Visit to learn more.
