Earthquake in Philippines
Map of the Philippines locating the epicentre of a 6.8-magnitude quake. The 6.8-magnitude quake hit a narrow strait between the heavily populated islands of Negros and Cebu around lunchtime on 6 Feb 2012 with more than 200 aftershocks, some nearly as strong, causing further panic throughout the day.
Rescuers in the Philippines dug through rubble with shovels and their bare hands on 7 Feb after a powerful earthquake triggered landslides, collapsed homes and killed dozens of people.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" -- a belt around the Pacific Ocean where friction between shifting tectonic plates causes frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/one-dead-strong-philippine-quake-055342523.html
Source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/one-dead-strong-philippine-quake-055342523.html
Fish Farming development in Singapore
What do you think is the prospect of fish farming (aquaculture) in Singapore? How does AVA help in the development of fish farming in Singapore? How does technology (blue revolution) helps in increasing food production?
Flash flood hits Singapore
What cause the flash flood?
When did it take place?
Who are affected?
Who are affected?
Where are the areas affected?
Why are these areas prone to flood?
Why are these areas prone to flood?
How can we reduce the negative impacts from the flash flood?
http://samchinsg.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/flood-prone-areas-in-singapore/
Look at the flood prone areas in Singapore - where are the areas mainly located?
Look at the flood prone areas in Singapore - where are the areas mainly located?
Turkey Earthquake
Rescuers scrambled through the rubble in a desperate search for survivors of an earthquake that killed at least 264 people in Turkey as residents fled the scenes of devastation. A total of 264 people were confirmed to have been killed by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake which struck around lunchtime on Sunday,23 Oct 2011.
Asia flood affecting rice supply in the region
How has the flood in parts of Asia affected the supply of food in the region?
Price of rice will increase in Singapore next week due to the fall in supply as many of the rice fields in Asia are destroyed in the flood.
Many farmers' livelihood would definitely be affected. There will be food shortages in parts of Asia and many more adverse economic impacts.
Will there be increased poverty affecting food affordability?283 had already lost their lives in Thailand due to the heavy monsoon rain, flood and mudslides.
The provinces of Ayutthaya has been badly hit and at least 3 big industrial estates there have closed temporary. A Nikon digital SLR factory and a Honda Motor assembly plant have closed.
Many countries have issued travel alerts to Thailand and definitely tourism is affected. Income will fall and many might lose their jobs.
Cliff collapse at Cornwall's North Cliff, UK
The footage, filmed on Cornwall’s North Cliffs near Hell's Mouth, shows thousands of tonnes of rock from a cliff-edge 150-200ft high suddenly crashing into the sea.
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