The Atlantic coastline is vulnerable to tsunamis triggered by earthquakes and landslides across the ocean basin

The newly-discovered ecosystem surrounding a hydrothermal vent could give scientists clues as to how life began on Earth.

High tide Thursday evening could bring more damage to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, even as Hurricane Erin spins away into the Atlantic Ocean.

As of the National Hurricane Center's 5 a.m. advisory, Erin has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, 3 other areas being monitored

The first area has been under the eyes of the National Hurricane Center for a few days as it emerged off Africa’s west coast.

“Mayday, mayday, mayday,” the pilot declared in an audio recording obtained by LiveATC.net. The pilot later confirmed to air traffic controllers the plane was experiencing a right engine failure. This caused crews to declare an emergency squawk 7700 — an international distress code.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring 3 disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as Hurricane Erin. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest tropical weather forecast.

New York and New Jersey — along with most East Coast states — are facing threats of life-threatening rip currents and massive waves from Hurricane Erin as the massive Category 2 cyclone creeps continues to churn off the coast.