Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time? On 26th December 2004, a tsunami in the Indian Ocean, triggered by an underwater earthquake reached 30 metres in height as it roared towards the coast. The waters devastated parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, … [Read more...] about Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Hard
Test your knowledge with our flags of the world quiz. Win a prize if you score 75% or more. Get ready to challenge yourself! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Flags of the World – Hard
Where in the world is made up of more than 300 islands?
Identify this country using the following clues: • It’s made up of more than 300 islands • It occupies an area of 18,275 square kilometres • Rugby is the national sport • The main religions are Christianity and Hinduism • Sugar exports and the tourism industry are the main sources of foreign exchange Find the answer HERE … [Read more...] about Where in the world is made up of more than 300 islands?
Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change
Scientists believe that a deadly heatwave that struck parts of West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change April in the Sahel region of West Africa is never a comfortable time of year. Throughout much of the region temperatures climb to 40 degrees Celsius and frequent bands of dust and sand, emanating from massive Saharan sand storms, … [Read more...] about Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change
Shifting sands: why the Thar desert on the borders of India and Pakistan is getting greener
As climate change continues to drive desertification, one desert is set to undergo a surprising transformation Climate change is driving desertification across the hottest and driest regions on Earth. By 2050, scientists predict that the Sahara Desert will have grown by more than 6,000 square kilometres; the UN estimates that creeping deserts could eventually drive 135 … [Read more...] about Shifting sands: why the Thar desert on the borders of India and Pakistan is getting greener