Footage shows the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa after it hit Jamaica, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. Melissa roared ashore near the country’s southwestern town of New Hope, packing sustained winds of up to 295km/h, according to the US National Hurricane Center. This is well above the minimum 252km/h wind speed of a Category 5 storm, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. In southwestern Jamaica, the parish of St Elizabeth was left “underwater,” an official s

Ben describes how a major geological shift could trigger massive tidal movements… what he refers to as an “initial inertial tsunami,” followed by a reversal known as the “slosh back.” He explains that such an event could create hours-long surges, with water levels rising and receding dramatically as the planet stabilizes. While the scenario remains theoretical, he notes that the combination of geological, climatic, and radiological factors could make even smaller shifts deeply consequential. Cat