Predicted Sea Level Rise Animation

Jane and Joe do Volcanoes

Thanks GeoDave from the SLN for sharing that with us. I'm sure pupils will find it very useful.

Tsunami Alert Called Off

A tsunami watch in place for three Central American countries after a 7.1 magnitude quake struck off Honduras has been called off.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the danger of a tsunami hitting Belize, Guatemala and Honduras had now passed.
The powerful quake hit 64km (39 miles) north-east of Roatan on Honduras' Isles de la Bahia in the Caribbean Sea, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or mass casualties.
The quake struck at 0324 local time (0824 GMT) at a relatively shallow depth of 10km(six miles).
Tremors were felt in dozens of cities across the region and as far north as Cancun in Mexico, the USGS said.
People in Guatemala City ran into the streets in their pyjamas, the Associated Press news agency reports.
The Pacific Warning Center in Hawaii said that the danger of a major tsunami wave hitting the coastlines of nearby countries had now passed.
But it warned that boats and coastal structures could still be affected by rapid currents caused by the quake.

GCSE Case Studies

GCSE Case Studies

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Italian Earthquake

At least 90 people are believed dead and tens of thousands homeless after an earthquake hit L'Aquila and other towns in central Italy, rescuers say.
About 1,500 people were injured and many people are still missing as rescuers search desperately for survivors trapped beneath rubble.
The 6.3-magnitude quake struck at 0330 (0130 GMT) close to L'Aquila.



Click here for the full BBC news report and video footage



It is also interesting that suggestions say this earthquake was predicted yet the warnings were ignored. Click here to find out more.

GCSE Revision Checklist

GCSE GEOGRAPHY REVISION CHECKLIST

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Mount St Helens and Pyroclastic Flows

An excellent video from the BBC explaining how pyroclastic flows actually kill people and it also includes real time footage of the Mount St Helen's eruption of 1980. An excellent video providing further information on a popular case study.

Energy Conservation For The Individual

Global Rich List

Every year we gaze enviously at the lists of the richest people in world.
Wondering what it would be like to have that sort of cash. But where
would you sit on one of those lists? Click here for your chance to find out.

Volcanic Eruptions in Tonga

An undersea volcano is erupting in the Tonga islands, shooting clouds of volcanic smoke, steam, and ash thousands of feet into the sky above the South Pacific ocean.
Authorities said Thursday the volcanic eruption does not pose any danger to Tonga islanders at this stage, and there have been no reports of fish or other animals being affected.
Spectacular columns are spewing out of the sea about 6 miles from Tonga's main island of Tongatapu—an area where up to 36 undersea volcanoes are clustered, geologists said.
Trade winds continued to blow volcanic gas and steam away from the island Thursday.
Taniela Faletau, deputy commander of the Tonga police force, said coastal villages close to the roiling ocean site were not yet at risk from the volcanic eruption. No warnings have been issued.
Coastal residents said the volcanic steam and ash column first appeared on Monday morning, after a series of sharp earthquakes were felt in Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa.
The underwater volcanic eruption was taking place near the low-lying twin volcanic islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai, within sight of Nuku'alofa.
Large amounts of pumice thrown up by the volcanic eruption would likely clog beaches on the southern coast of the nearby Fiji Islands within a short time, Mafi said.
Tonga, a 170-island archipelago about halfway between Australia and Tahiti, is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire—an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones stretching from Chile in South America through Alaska and down through Vanuatu to Tonga.

Global Warming - An Alternative View

Year 10 Mock Examination

Wednesday February 25th 2009 - Mid Morning

Topics include:
Weathering and Limestone Scenery
River processes and landforms (must know one of the followng diagrams - Waterfall or Meander/Oxbow Lake)
Glacial processes and landforms (must know one of the followng diagrams - Corrie/Pyramidal Peak or Ribbon Lake)
Weather Calculations
Rainfall Types
Air Pressure System Characteristics
Hazards associated with Air Pressure Systems - Causes, Consequences and Management
Energy Types and their associated problems and benefits
Factors affecting the location of one of the following: HEP Stations/Windfarms

Good luck to all pupils. Remember your individual targets. Everyone should be aiming for at least 50%.

Kung Fu Plate Boundaries

A very alternative way of looking at the tectonic plate boundaries.



With thanks to Odblogs and Adam Brewer (and Jo Blackmore for bringing it to my attention)

Favelas of Brazil

Deforestation Consequences

Tourism in Wales

squatter settlements

Urban Earth

“In 2008, the world reaches an invisible but momentous milestone: For the first time in history, more than half its human population, 3.3 billion people, will be living in urban areas. By 2030, this is expected to swell to almost 5 billion. Many of the new urbanites will be poor. Their future, the future of cities in developing countries, the future of humanity itself, all depend very much on decisions made now in preparation for this growth.” Watch these videos as they follow transects through major urban centres from around the world.

Watercycle Rap

GIS Missions

Click here to take you to the various missions.
There are various missions available on:
• Wind farm location
• Farm management
• Flood damage control
• Crime stoppers
• Shopping for profit
• Control and command
Have a go at them and imporve your geographical awareness at the same time.