Contents contributed and discussions participated by Andrew Woodman - IB Geography 2011

NUMBER27 - Non-Geographic Mapping - 0 views

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HLext globalisation time-space convergance

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An interesting flash page showing how place are connected in terms of travel time rather than geographic space.

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YouTube - Science Shows Why Haiti Is Prone To Earthquakes - 1 views

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hazards haiti earthquake disasters

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The tectonic behind the Haiti earthquake explained in clear and simple terms.

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BBC News - Haiti aid effort one month after earthquake - 1 views

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hazards disasters haiti response

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An emergency appeal launched by the international aid community within days of the Haiti earthquake has reached more than 95% of its $577m target.But as the rainy season approaches, and then the hurricane season, the situation for hundreds of thousands of people is still precarious and their needs urgent.
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Andrew Woodman on 12 Feb 10

Haiti aid overview one month on from the quake.

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Surviving the Tsunami: Stories of Hope - 0 views

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hazards disasters asian tsunami

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Great, accessible information with moving stories and detailed interactive map of the area affected by the waves.

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Red Cross Red Crescent - World Disasters Report 2009 - 0 views

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hazards disasters response prediction warning

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Timely, preventive response to disaster risk requires effective early warning systems that are technically sound, politically viable and communally acceptable. To curb increasing disaster risks and climate change impacts, as highlighted in this year’s World Disasters Report, it is high time to unite and to take concrete concerted actions, for securing human life and livelihoods and protecting socio-economic gains and opportunities.
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Timely, preventive response to disaster risk requires effective early warning systems that are technically sound, politically viable and communally acceptable. To curb increasing disaster risks and climate change impacts, as highlighted in this year’s World Disasters Report, it is high time to unite and to take concrete concerted actions, for securing human life and livelihoods and protecting socio-economic gains and opportunities.
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Andrew Woodman on 11 Feb 10

Page which links to the full Red Cross annual report on diasters - this years focus is on early warning, early action.

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Natural Hazards - Lancs University Course - 0 views

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hazards disasters vulnerability risk response

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A great, detailed and university level look and the key ideas and concepts that form the basis of the hazards and disasters course we are studying - well worth a closer look.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency - 0 views

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hazards risk response

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The US federal agency charged with ensuring that all aspect of the human response to hazards and risks in the USA is carried out effectively.

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How FEMA Uses GIS In Disaster Response - 0 views

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hazards disasters spatial extent

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Quantifying the spatial extent of disasters through GIS mapping - from US based FEMA

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FEMA For Kids: Intensity Scales - 0 views

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hazards disasters intensity

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Methods used to quantify the intensity of disasters

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BBC News - Corruption fears stalk Haiti after the quake - 0 views

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Haiti is rated as one of the worst countries in the world for corruption by Transparency International, a monitoring group. In the group's annual ranking, Haiti came 168th out of 180 countries.
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Andrew Woodman on 07 Feb 10

An article highlighting the massive challeneges associated with the aid effort and long term reconstruction within Haiti, with a particular focus on corruption.

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Jobless migrants living in shanty towns offered free flights home | UK news | The Observer - 0 views

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A news article outlining the impact of the recession on migrants from eastern Europe living in rural areas of the UK.

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