A firestorm that engulfed parts of Southern California took place within sight of the Pacific Ocean, causing some to wonder whether seawater could be used to douse the flames.

Ocean water can be used in extreme cases to fight wildfires, but freshwater is preferred due to equipment corrosion, soil ...

Footage of a firefighting plane picking up water from the Pacific Ocean to beat back the wildfires currently burning in Los ...

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, where 18 million people depend on rice production for their livelihoods and saltwater intrusion is ...

Hacker Chris Wade reveals his collaboration with the US government, and the unlikely story of his presidential pardon.

Some on social media are sharing their opinion on some behavior by crocodiles, worrying that the reptiles are pretending to drown to lure humans into the water, although experts h ...

San Diego County, with its sun-soaked beaches and rich history, holds countless stories. Beyond its well-documented military ...

Experts say saltwater isn’t a fire department’s first choice, but is sometimes necessary to battle out-of-control flames.

The City of Tulsa is in the middle of a full force snow response and that means every truck is out and they will be until the streets are clear.

January 2025 has kicked off with a splash – literally. A video out of Indonesia is making the rounds, which may just feature the sneakiest saltwater crocodile in the world.

There are a number of reasons why fresh water is preferable to salt water when it comes to fighting the Palisades Fire and ...