Myanmar earthquake

 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and affected Bangkok, Thailand, Hanoi, Vietnam and China  on 28 Mar 2025.

Where is the epicentre?

How deep was the focus?

What was the extent of damage?

Why are preparedness measures important in disaster risk management?


Report of the earthquake on facebook and instagram.



Video sent by my former student who was in Bangkok. 

Following from Facebook collapse of buildings in Myanmar https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18kEXoLN5N/



Updates on channelnewsasia









What type of plate boundary is Myammar located on?


As @ 29 March 2025


SCDF rescue team at Naypyidaw, Myanmar 





updated response 3 April 2025


Why is search and rescue important in disaster risk management?
How could neighbouring countries help to mitigate the impact of the earthquake?


@3 April 2025

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Floating modular reactors for nuclear energy

How can nuclear energy help to secure energy security for Singapore?

What are the limitations of using solar energy?

What are the limitations of using hydrogen to generate energy?

Why is nuclear preferred over natural gas in generating hydrogen energy?

Where are the countries presently using small modular reactors to generate nuclear energy?

Where can a floating small modular reactors be located in Singapore?

What are the benefits of using floating small modular reactors to generate energy?

What are the limitations of using nuclear energy?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/budget-2025-nuclear-energy-safety-net-zero-4951776






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Johor water supply

Why does Johor need to import treated water from Singapore?
Where are the new reservoirs found?
How will the building of the new reservoirs help Johor be more self-reliant in water supply?




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Tropical cyclone Alfred

Where were the areas affected by Tropical cyclone Alfred?

What were the impacts brought by the Tropical cyclone?

Why does climate change bring more frequent and intensified tropical cyclones?






https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-weather-cyclone-alfred-floods-east-coast-queensland-4988131

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Concert tourism

When will Lady Gaga's concert in Singapore be held?

How does event like this help to increase the growth of tourism in Singapore?


https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-concert-singapore-may-2025-461331




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Wildfires in Japan

Where did the wildfire start?
Who are affected?
Why does the wildfire spread?
How does climate change results in wildfire?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-wildfire-ofunato-rain-halts-spread-firefighters-evacuations-4981116

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-worst-wildfire-50-years-under-control-mayor-4988391


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Fire safety kakis

What are the main cause of fire hazards in Singapore?

What are the hazards associated with fire?

How can community resilience help to mitigate impacts of fire hazards?


https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jalan-besar-launches-fire-safety-kakis-as-first-responders-help-evacuate-senior-residents-during-a

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