Recent hazards

Read up on these recent european hazards by clicking on the following links. Keep up to date!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21379112

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/czechrepublic/10096366/Worst-flooding-for-a-decade-hits-Prague.html

Oklahoma tornado

You can find up to date information on the American tornado, just click on the links under Hazards

Hope all's well

The Earth

The Earth

Hi all

Be sure to click on 'The Earth'. You can discover how the earth works. There are some great interactive links that will help to reinforce your reading. Find the link at the top of the page

Great up to date elearning on Tsunamis and Volcanoes

Tsunamis

Killer volcanoes




Hi guys

Check out these resources on bbc science. Also, worth checking out bbc earth:

BBC Earth

Chinese earthquake

Follow the latest developments on the Sichuan earthquake:

Chinese earthquake

Dropbox

Dear all

Hope you've been having a nice Easter. We have set up a new feature on the blog so it will be easier to access written resources, documents, homework files etc. Now any important material will be uploaded and saved in a unique geography khs dropbox account. We plan to email you all with the login details shortly so watch this space!

Snow day

Here is some work to be getting on with during the snow:

Miss Robotham
Page 120-122 OCR AS Geography (Dove et al): take notes on oil exploration in siberia and ski tourism in Europe, and continue with exam questions

Mrs Blake
Year 12 Coasts: take notes on Spain and tourism in the coastal section of your orange textbook, and then take notes on the case studies on page 68-71 in the green textbook

Make the most of your time. Hopefully we will see you soon!

Revision cards

Don't forget to make your revision cards or notes for the summer exams guys! 

Plenty more interesting and useful links to keep yourselves up-to-date with background reading

Warning about Australian bushfires

Large uncontrolled bushfires continue to threaten parts of Australia

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/12/australia-bushfires-heatwave-new-high

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