Merry Christmas

Dear all. There are a few more  links on here under the headings at the top of the page. Remember to keep looking out for articles that would be useful for us all

Have a great Christmas!

Field trip photos

Good to see so many of you blogging! I hope you're finding the links useful. The photos from the recent Year 12 and 13 field trip are now available under the Photos page

Super storm sandy live

Follow the latest on super storm sandy by clicking on the links below:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9642169/Hurricane-Sandy-live.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20121635

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/30/us/tropical-weather-sandy/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews

Follow the projected path of the storm and weather warnings from the National Hurricane Center:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?atlc#SANDY

'Get used to extreme weather, it's the new normal' says Scientists

 

 

One-off extreme weather episodes seem to be becoming the new normal. Heatwaves, floods, droughts and wildfires are the new reality of an ever warming world. Keep in touch with the latest news!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/sep/19/extreme-weather-new-normal-climate-change

Earth Week

Hi guys. This is a really useful website that summarises the major physical events that happen each week. It tells you where there has been earthquake and volcano activity, storms, highest and lowest temperatures and other interesting things, such as a snake invasion in SE Australia! Follow the link at the top of the page and get browsing!

Arctic sea ice shrinks to an all time low

Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest ever recorded extent, in 'dramatic changes', which signal that man-made global warming is having a major impact on the polar region.

Be sure to follow this story by clicking on the following link:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/sep/14/arctic-sea-ice-smallest-extent?intcmp=122

Drag the slider across this map to see how the ice has shrunk between 1979 and 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2012/sep/14/arctic-sea-ice-before-after-interactive?intcmp=122

Recent extreme heatwaves 'a result of global warming'

Scientists are convinced that rising global temperatures caused by increases in concentrations of carbon dioxide have significantly increased the probability of extreme heatwaves

Follow this link for more information:

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/recent-extreme-heatwaves-a-result-of-global-warming-8010213.html

Tropical storm Isaac forecast to hit the US Gulf Coast

After lashing southern Florida, Isaac is heading towards the northern Gulf Coast, threatening New

Orleans seven years after Hurricane Katrina hit. Follow its movements by clicking on this link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19389087

How rainwater harvesting is helping Nicaraguan farmers

 

Farmers in the poorest and driest areas of South America are finally getting some rain. Harvesting rainwater is helping trasnform local agriculture and improve people’s lives. This new phenomenon is attracting farmers from neightbouring countries. Depending on seasonal rainfall for these poor farmers has always been a hastle, now this could be the beginning of an easier life for them.Click on the link to read more:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15861083

Are you up to date with the latest natural disasters? Check here!

http://www.disaster-report.com/

Arctic sea ice levels to reach record low within days

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/aug/23/arctic-sea-ice-record-low?intcmp=122

Congratulations to our GCSE students for great results today!

Welcome to the all-new KHS Geography blog! This is now the place to find all our latest news and updates, including a live calendar of important dates. You will be able to access links to geographical sites. Our online presence is still under construction but you can follow our progress on twitter and facebook. Keep checking our blog for exciting developments. We welcome your thoughts and also photos!