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world19 days ago•7 min saved

Quarantine on Congo River boat as Ebola fears rise

Congolese authorities quarantined the Yingfeng 2, a Chinese-operated boat, after a feverish passenger died and several others followed, intercepting the vessel about 65km from Kinshasa. Health teams are screening all 255 passengers for Ebola and cholera with a mobile lab; no positives have been reported yet, even as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo continues with thousands of cases and deaths and no vaccine yet, though trials are under way. The boat has traveled over 1,700km toward Kinshasa and is being held to prevent potential spread while authorities bolster monitoring.

via BBC|

#congo-river #democratic-republic-of-congo #ebola

science1 month ago•7 min saved

Congo River Freshwater Takes a Bursty Atlantic Voyage via Giant Ocean Eddies

A new study using high‑resolution ocean modeling and satellite data traces the Congo River’s 40,000 m3/s freshwater plume into the tropical Atlantic, revealing that giant mesoscale eddies trap and carry river water hundreds of kilometers offshore in bursts rather than a steady spread, with seasonal discharge still driving the overall transport and smaller submesoscale features occasionally contributing. The findings impact understanding of regional circulation, climate and marine ecosystems across the Atlantic.

via The Times of India|

#atlantic-ocean #congo-river #freshwater-plume

environment1 month ago•21 min saved

Congo River Freshwater Plume Carried Offshore by Ocean Eddies

A study using observations and a 3-km ocean model shows the Congo River releases about 40,000 cubic meters of freshwater per second, creating a plume that reaches roughly 800 km offshore; during the wet season, mesoscale eddies trap and transport low-salinity water hundreds of kilometers away, with a notable 49-day anticyclonic eddy in 2016 driving offshore transport and affecting regional circulation and marine ecosystems.

via ZME Science|

#atlantic-ocean #congo-river #environment

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iran Seizes Loaded Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman"

Iran seizes loaded oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges, Ohio woman not charged over miscarriage, Congo River reaches highest levels in 60 years causing widespread flooding, Roman Catholic bishops in Africa rebuke Pope Francis over same-sex blessings, United Negro College Fund receives $100 million donation, Bill Belichick steps down as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons.

via PBS NewsHour|

#catholic-church #congo-river #hunter-biden

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Devastating Generational Floods Claim Hundreds in Congo River Basin"

The Congo River has reached its highest level in over 60 years, causing widespread flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo Republic, resulting in over 300 deaths and affecting hundreds of thousands of households. Poor urban planning and weak infrastructure have exacerbated the situation, with some neighborhoods in Kinshasa submerged and thousands of homes destroyed. Climate change has intensified the impact of heavy rains, prompting calls for a flood disaster prevention plan and humanitarian aid to address the ongoing crisis.

via Reuters.com|

#climate-change #congo-river #democratic-republic-of-congo