Earthquakes and extent of damage

Sunday, August 16, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

I have been telling my students about the numerous earthquakes near Solomon islands last week. You can read about it from the channelnewsasia:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/asiapacific/shallow-6-6-magnitude/2052276.html

 How is the magnitude measured on the Richter scale?
What are the factors which affect the extent of damage?
Why is a shallow focus earthquake more damaging than a deep focus earthquake?
Where are most earthquakes found?

 The fear of an earthquake is real and you should know the cause of a tsunamis and the impacts of tsunamis on coastal areas.

 Most importantly what are the preparedness measures?
Does the early warning system work?
Has technology helped?

 Remember the eBook on the oceans fury? Do check out my earlier post: http://www.olevelgeog.blogspot.sg/2015/03/e-book-ocean-fury.html?m=1

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National efforts in mitigating climate change

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Read the article on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-pledges-to/1958688.html

 Singapore has made a pledge to stabilise and limit its yearly greenhouse gas emissions to about 65 million tonnes by 2030. 

 Singapore has progressively switched from fuel oil to natural gas for cleaner power generation. Today, over 90 per cent of electricity here is generated from natural gas. There is a need for us to attain higher levels of energy efficiency by deploying best-in-class technologies.

 What other ways have we been helping in mitigating climate change? How effective are these strategies?

 We need to continue our efforts in mitigating climate change by reducing carbon emission or our temperatures in Singapore may soar by 4.6°C by end of the century.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/temperatures-in-singapore/1985274.html

 Watch this cute animation on what you can do to help reduce carbon emission and contribute to mitigating climate change.  http://youtu.be/ymhdRTKyZ8c


Source: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-rain-more-heat-more-changes-ahead

As shown above there are more warmer days and more intense rainfall in Singapore. 

 Watch the video below to see how climate change cause an increase in sea level and its impact.

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Flood in Southern Asia

Tuesday, August 04, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Find out more about how the Monsoon rain has led to flooding in Southern Asia from
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/03/lethal-floods-continue-to-engulf-south-asia-burma-india 

Where are the areas affected by the flood?
Who are the people affected by the flood?
Why did the flood occur?
What is the extent of damage from the flood?
How can help be rendered to the victims of the flood?


Find out which part of Asia received the most amount of rainfall in the last seven days from Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov/publications_dir/seven_day_rain_2.html


http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov/publications_dir/seven_day_rain_2.html

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Concerns on water resources

Tuesday, August 04, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Another national tap of Singapore  - imported water from Malaysia.
Find out more from http://www.straitstimes.com/uncategorized/singapores-water-supply-from-malaysia-reaches-critical-levels

Why is there a need to conserve the use of water?
What are the other three national taps of Singapore?
Who are the ones responsible of ensuring ample water supply in Singapore?
Which are the sectors affected if there is a shortage of water supply in Singapore?
How can we prevent water shortage in Singapore?



Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/uncategorized/singapores-water-supply-from-malaysia-reaches-critical-levels

More on Singapore's 4 National Tap here:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapores-water-supply-where-does-it-come-from

Update on 13 April 2016
The water level in Linggiu Reserviur is only slightly more than one third full!
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/water-levels-in-linggiu-reservoir-hit-new-low



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Volcanic eruption affecting tourism in Bali

Friday, July 10, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Read this article on how travel to Bali is affected due to the volcanic eruption of Mount Raung in East Java (natural disaster).
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/bali-travel-chaos-as/1974124.html




The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Raung in East Java has lead to the cancellation of 250 flights and thousands of tourists stranded in Bali on 10 July 2015. Flights have to be cancelled due to reduced visibility from the volcanic ash which posed a hazard in landing.

 As posted earlier the outbreak of diseases such as MERS also affected tourist arrivals e.g. in South Korea. 

 The economic situation of Greece has also discourage tourist arrivals. 
What other situations can you think of that affects tourist arrivals?

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Preparedness Measures for earthquakes

Monday, July 06, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Read this article on how research in Singapore on building design can help to save lives in an earthquake. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-triggers-earthquakes-every-day

Associate Professor Li Bing has been working on the best way to make buildings quake-proof. In Nepal, for instance, six school buildings which had their beam and column structures wrapped with low-cost materials like wire mesh and glass fibre withstood April's 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

 And when disaster strikes in Asia and Pacific regions, Singapore is often among the first to send rescue missions overseas. Meanwhile, the Changi Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre helps disaster-affected areas by coordinating multi-national military relief efforts.

 Visit http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/en/playgame.html and play the game.
Record the strategies used in minimizing damage from earthquakes.

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Impact of MERS on tourism

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Read the following articles on the spread of MERS and how it affected South Korea: 
http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1821231/tourists-and-their-money-skipping-south-korea-mers-crisis-persists

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/06/116_179972.html

Where did the disease originate?
When did the Middle East Respiratory Syndrom spread to Korea?
Who are affected?
Why does the outbreak affect tourism?
What is done to deal with the outbreak?

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/523121312944392705/

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Earthquake rocks Nepal

Saturday, April 25, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Watch the video on the aftermath of the Earthquakes in Nepal and note down the impacts of the earthquakes. 


 Read more about it @ http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-asia-32461412

A powerful earthquake rocked central Nepal, causing extensive damage to buildings and dozens of injuries and deaths on 25 April 2015. 
The quake measured 7.9 and struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara. Tremors were felt across the region, as far afield as Pakistan, Bangladesh and neighbouring India.


http://www.channelnewsasia.com/blob/1809274/1430104839000/nepal-quake-map-data.jpg



 Read the article on Channel News Asia on the impacts and some of the short-term response which are critical in reducing the number of casualties. Search for victims, setting up shelters, medical and food.  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-quake-death-toll/1809230.html

 A 6.8-magnitude quake hit eastern Nepal in August 1988 killing 721 people, and a magnitude 8.1 quake killed 10,700 people in Nepal and India in 1934.
Why is the area prone to earthquake? Are there ways to mitigate the impacts of earthquakes?

The death toll exceeded 4000 on 28 April 2015. More on the short-term response @
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepalis-spend-third-night/1811070.html

 Rescue operation, shelter, food and medical aid are critical immediately after a natural disaster. 

 Why is this so?
What can be done?
Who can help?
Where would the help be needed?
When must this help be rendered?
How is the rescue work carried out?

 What are the measures to reduce the negative impacts of natural disasters in the long-term other than the immediate help given?
International efforts:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/international-aid-efforts/1811096.html

As @ 30 April, death toll exceeded 5000 - the survivor rioted against the unavailability of relief from the government. Read the following article and explain why short-term response is critical.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-quake-survivors/1815550.html

 Read this article on 5 May 2015 on more short-term responses - rescue team, medical and food aid, immunization etc.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/about-100-bodies-found-in/1825452.html


FAO helping farmers recover their life

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Chile volcano eruption

Thursday, April 23, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Look at the video clip below and look at the extent of the eruption.

  • What is the type of volcano shown?
  • Where is the volcano located?
  • When did it last erupt before the eruption on 22 April 2015?
  • Who are the people affected?
  • Why do volcanoes erupt?
  • How do the people respond to the eruption?
 
Read more about the eruption on the BBC website which also shows a map of the location - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-32425370

 Read about the eruption on Channel News Asia which mentioned that the volcano is located on the Pacific rim of fire - found out more @ http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/volcano-erupts-in/1802270.html

The negative economic impact of the eruption:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/chile-volcano-eruption/1811196.html

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Extreme weather creating havoc in New South Wales

Thursday, April 23, 2015 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Refer to the link below for pictures showing how NSW is affected by the extreme weather.
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/04/20/16/09/wet-and-windy-weather-hits-parts-of-nsw
You have learned about global warming and the impacts of global warming. Is this a results of global warming?

 As you watch the video clip below on the NSW storms, think about the following:
Where are the areas affected?
When did this happen?
Who are affected?
What are the impacts of the storms?
Why is New South Wales experiencing more and stronger storms now?
How can we help to mitigate climate change?

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