What is a heat wave? When does heat wave affect Japan? Why? Who are affected by the heat wave? Where are the areas affected? What are the impacts of the heat wave? How can the impacts be reduced? (mitigation measures)
Flash flood in Vietnam
What is a monsoon? Why does the monsoon bring heavy rain? Where are the areas affected? What are the impacts of the heavy rain? When does Monson wind affect these countries? How can the damage and loss of lives be minimised? (mitigation measures)
Death toll went up to 44 last reported on 14 July.
In Japan, heavy rain has lead to landslides and flooding resulting in loss of lives, displacement of the people from their homes.
What is a monsoon? Why does the monsoon bring heavy rain? Where are the areas affected? What are the impacts of the heavy rain? When does Monson wind affect these countries? How can the damage and loss of lives be minimised? (mitigation measures)
Japan's coastal city of Osaka has been hit by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on 18 June 2018 during Monday morning's rush hour, killing three people and injuring more than 200. Despite a relatively low magnitude, its shallow depth of 13km (focus) caused violent tremors. Officials warned of possible strong aftershocks.
Where is the epicentre of the earthquake? Who are affected by the earthquake? When did the earthquake occur? Why is Japan prone to earthquake? What cause earthquakes? Why does earthquake of higher magnitude cause more damage? How does the depth of the focus and time of occurence affect the extent of damage? What are aftershocks and why would it cause more damages?
Major earthquakes were reported on 4 May 2018 near Kilauea volcano, which has been spewing lava since an eruption earlier this week. Over 1,500 residents have been evacuated.
Where is Kilauea volcano?
When did it erupt?
Who are affected by the eruption?
What type of volcano is Kilauea?
What are the risks from the eruption?
Why do people continue to live in areas threatened by volcano?
How are the mitigation measures carried out?
The science behind Hawaii's Kilauea volcano and 2,200-degree lava
