Not least in Sweden, tsunamis, after the disaster in Asia 2004, have become a part of the general consciousness. Now the phenomenon has been actualized again, in the form of Wednesday's earthquake near Russia. But what is a tsunami and how do they work?
WorldTsunami waves after the incredibly powerful earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia have swept over large parts of the Pacific Ocean. In many places, the warnings are being downgraded. One should not downplay the danger but it undoubtedly looks positive, says seismologist Björn Lund.
WorldA tsunami has swept in over coastal areas in Japan and Russia after an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8. Tsunami warnings have been issued in several continents after the quake which is believed to be the strongest in the world since 2011. The waves are however reported in many places to have been smaller than feared.
WorldThere will be no summer drought on TV this year – “The bear”, “Squid game” and “Wednesday” are back with new seasons. And on SVT, there will be a TV premiere for a beloved classic. Here are twelve TV series to keep an eye on this summer.
TV & filmThe Swedish golfer Jesper Svensson – debutant this year on the PGA tour – stood for a fantastic round during the second day's play of the competition in Canada. Svensson was responsible for six birdies and only one bogey for 65 strokes (–5) and rises with his six strokes under par in total in the result list.
SportsThe Democrats' whip in the senate, Dick Durbin from Illinois, is not running for re-election next year. The news is shaking his battered party group.
World politicsThe American TV icon and actor Richard Chamberlain has died at the age of 90.
TV & filmThe American TV icon and actor Richard Chamberlain has died at the age of 90, writes Variety.
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