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Near-Miss Over New York: Two Passenger Planes Narrowly Avoid Mid-Air Collision

23 Apr. 14:59

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A catastrophic aviation disaster was narrowly averted at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York when two passenger planes came within 150 meters of each other. The incident occurred as the aircraft were maneuvering near the runway, reaching a proximity closer than the length of a football field. The miraculous avoidance of a collision has highlighted the critical role of air traffic control in maintaining safety at one of the world's busiest airports.

The encounter involved flights from "American Airlines" (Republic Airways 4464) and "Air Canada" (Jazz Aviation 554). According to Flightradar24 tracking data, one of the planes made a turn toward the other while re-entering the landing pattern. This dangerously close approach prompted immediate emergency protocols, as the shrinking distance between the two heavy jets threatened a direct impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that both flight crews responded instantly to the urgent alerts issued by air traffic controllers. By executing immediate evasive maneuvers, the pilots managed to steer their aircraft away from each other, successfully preventing what could have been a historic tragedy. The quick thinking of the ground staff and the professionalism of the pilots were instrumental in securing the safety of all passengers on board.

A full investigation into the specifics of the incident is currently underway. Authorities are analyzing flight data and communication logs to determine how such a critical lapse in separation occurred. The results of this investigation are expected to clarify whether the error stemmed from ground control directives or pilot miscalculation, ensuring that safety protocols are reinforced for future operations.

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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania

10 Oct. 10:55

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The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.

Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.

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