Geography

 A series of Earthquakes hit Indonesia today 14 Aug 2026 with the highest at magnitude 7.6.

Where did the Earthquakes hit?

What are the impacts of the earthquakes?

Why is Indonesia more vulnerable to earthquake hazards?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-earthquake-flores-island-death-toll-6321396

What are the extreme weather faced?
What are the impacts on China and Hong Kong?

Why is Japan prone to earthquakes?

Where are the areas affected by the earthquakes?

What are the impacts of the earthquake?

How does disaster response and disaster recovery help affected communities?

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https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/japan-speeds-kumamoto-earthquake-recovery-as-dangerous-summer-heat-sets-in

 Growing beyond China

Why is there a need to grow from trading to manufacturing in South Africa?
How does China help to develop alternative energy in South Africa?
What are the challenges faced?

Where are the areas affected by the wildfires?

How does climate change play a part in the increased incidence of wildfires?

What are the impacts of the wildfires?

Infographic generated with ChatGPT using maps from bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7le0d53y2o

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj638jx0l53o

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/france-wildfire-heatwave-farmers-help-6281286

Where are the areas affected?

How does the political instability affects tourism?

Why are some countries may vulnerable to such fluctuations in tourist arrivals?

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/irans-retaliatory-strikes-shake-gulf-stability-iconic-hotels-and-airports-targeted-regional-safety-in-question/?dicbo=v2-LZRKWbS

What caused the air pollution?

Where are the areas affected?

What are the impacts of the air pollution?

www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/3-us-cities-rank-worst-air-quality-world-canadian-wildfire-smoke.amp

Where is the epicentre of the earthquake?

When did the earthquake strike?

What are the impacts of earthquakes?

How did preparedness measures help to mitigate the impacts?

Why does the Monsoon brings heavy rain to India in July?

What are the hazards brought by the heavy rain?

Where is the area planned to be cleared?

Who objected to the area being cleared?

Why was there objection to the clearance of the forest?

What is the reason for clearing the forest?

How can this be mitigated?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gillman-barracks-sunset-way-housing-environment-safeguards-nature-groups-6246426

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sunset-way-maju-forest-petition-hdb-6258136