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Myanmar earthquakes
On 28 March 2025 at 12:50pm local time, Myanmar was hit by two powerful earthquakes
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Greek earthquake swarm
Greece is one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone countries, experiencing an average of 25,000 earthquakes per year
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California wildfires
Tuesday 7 January 2025 saw the first large wildfire of the season, known as the Palisades Fire, break out in Malibu, California
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Are the COP summits working?
Every year, leaders from around the world gather to discuss issues surrounding one of the biggest issues facing humanity today: climate change. But what impact is this having?
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Sewage
Reports of increased pollution incidents, E. coli contamination, beach closures and the postponement of sporting events are putting sewage in the spotlight
- Case study
Flood Alert!
While many areas have systems and infrastructure in place to help mitigate the effects of flooding, managing the risk is becoming increasingly challenging
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Hurricane Season
Hurricanes are large tropical storm systems characterised by high wind speeds and heavy rainfall.
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Festivals
Festivals, by their nature foster a sense of inclusivity and community by bringing together individuals who share common interests.
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Sport and its impacts
Exploring the impact of sport on various aspects of modern society
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Sustainable Tourism
There has been growing concern from locals and internationals alike over the sustainability of tourism in many places
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2024 - Hottest February on Record
February 2024 saw average global temperatures rise, marking the 9th consecutive month in both sea and surface air temperatures.
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Northern Lights
In May 2024 we were treated to a spectacular display when the Northern Lights reached the UK
- Case study
New Zealand floods
One of the worst flood events to strike New Zealand occurred on 27 January 2023, with prolonged rainfall causing unprecedented flooding
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Is Tokyo too big?
In April 2023 families will receive 1m yen per child if they choose to move out of Tokyo
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The 2022 Pakistan floods
More than one-third of Pakistan was under water due to unprecedented levels of flooding
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The Galápagos Islands and Leonardo DiCaprio
What is the link between the Galápagos Islands and Leonardo DiCaprio?
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Bitcoin and El Salvador
In June 2021, the Congress of El Salvador formally recognised Bitcoin as legal tender
- Case study
The Canadian heatwave
June 2021 has seen record temperatures in Canada, particularly in the western state of British Columbia
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Shanghai urban geography
Journalists reported on an 85-year old building being moved by structural engineers
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Fukushima 10-years on
In 2011 tragedy struck the eastern coast of Japan as a giant tsunami swept inland destroying a nuclear power plant
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Cyclone Nivar
In late November 2020 a cyclone called Nivar hit India, only the third cyclone to make landfall since May 2020
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The Sulawesi island earthquake 2021, Indonesia
In January 2021, an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale
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US President Joe Biden and the Paris Climate Agreement
President Biden has signed an executive order for the US to re-join the Paris climate agreement
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A conversation with Francisca Rockey and Louis Smith Lassey from Black Geographers
A community interest company working to tackle the erasure of black people in geography
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Australian wildfires
In Australia, the 2019/2020 fire season has seen abnormally high temperatures and vast wildfires
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White Island Eruption
The White Island volcano erupted on Monday 9 December 30 miles off the coast of New Zealand when 47 tourists were visiting for ‘volcano tourism’
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The Coronavirus
The coronavirus is an extreme form of the flu which attacks the respiratory system, making the young and the old particularly vulnerable
