Blog and updates
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24 May 2015
Stunning 3D Visualisation of a Tornado
I love this from Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel. In his hi-tech studio, he presents a 3D visualisation of how a tornado forms.
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21 May 2015
Fossil fuels slip further out of favour
Two developments in recent days indicate that concerns about climate change are having profound effects on major energy companies.In the first, SSE (Scottish and Southern Electricity) announced...
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20 May 2015
Public health premier league table
Durham University research into public health among residents around football teams highlights regional inequalities in England and Wales. The table was compiled by looking at smoking,...
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18 May 2015
Saving the Seal may condemn Inuit Traditions to Extinction
Since 2009 the EU has banned the import of seal products - largely in the form of fur imports. This was in reaction to the calls from environmental groups sickened by the bloody cull of seal pups...
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17 May 2015
Nepal earthquakes may not yet be over
The 7.8 and 7.3 earthquakes may just be the start for Nepal
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14 May 2015
Anatomy of an Earthquake
Given the recent earthquake in Nepal a great visual explanation of the impact of an earthquake on a hilltop town by Dr. Iain Stewart. Also a must follow on twitter @Profiainstewart for all...
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14 May 2015
Get yourself on the map
The Ordnance Survey and The One Show are running a competition to get us to design some new map symbols. They are looking for new designs for the following...1) Vineyard2) Skate Park3) Caves4)...
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13 May 2015
Is an El Nino event welling up on the horizon?
In a complex interaction of atmosphere, ocean currents and climate impacts, Australian meteorologists are indicating they're seeing the first signs of an El Nino event beginning to develop to...
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9 May 2015
Earthquake supercycles
Regular high magnitude earthquakes in an area are now known as supercycles
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9 May 2015
Earthquake Preparation: Acting before, so you can be Calling afterwards
Earthquake preparation operates over different time-scales. There is action 'Before', such as setting minimum building standards for all new construction; advice for 'During' - such as Drop,...
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1 May 2015
GCSE Geography - Time to Fly with Your Revision
Exam time is nearly upon us and if you haven't started a thorough revision programme, we're here to help!
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25 Apr 2015
Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale has hit Kathmandu in Nepal today.
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22 Apr 2015
SPaG Matters in GCSE Geography!
In this blog I want to look at the importance of SPaG in the GCSE Geography exams.
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22 Apr 2015
Exam Preparation for GCSE Geography
In this blog I want to look at how to adequately prepare for your exam using a range of tried and tested revision techniques.
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21 Apr 2015
Geography bake off
http://www.sundaybaking.co.uk/dorset-coast-themed-cake-durdle-door/Geography and cake, two of my favourite things. This amazing Durdle Door cake has inspired me to set up an end of term Geography...
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19 Apr 2015
The current biggest threat to rainforests - Rubber!
Southeast Asian rainforests are under threat as the global demand for rubber tyres increases.
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19 Apr 2015
Pollution blamed for fish deaths in Rio Olympic rowing lake
A growth of algae blooms on the surface of the lake has led to thousands of fish dying.
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18 Apr 2015
Brazilian Rainforest Deforestation rates down by 80%
Approximately 5000km2 is still being cut down annually, but this is still 80% less than in 2004.
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16 Apr 2015
SWAT!
SWAT! is a really simple lesson starter activity that takes very little preparation.
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