Natural Disasters

Discovered recently, it is part of the Shatsky Rise, a deep plateau in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan about 1600 km east. This volcano is the size of Britain and Ireland together. It can be compared to the other mega volcanoes of the solar system. It's depth is 30 km into the earth's crust. It has deep roots. It is identified by the name Tamu Massif. Nature Geoscience. It is speculated that it formed during the Cretaceous Period 145-65 million years ago.

Q: Do you remember the planets of our Solar System? A: Mercury- Venus- Earth- Mars- Jupiter- Saturn- Uranus- Neptune- ... Debate: Is Pluto a dwarf planet or should it be restored to its original planetary status? Maybe the NEW HORIZONS will reveal the truth!!! ;) Fun Fact! Neptune was the first planet discovered by mathematical calculation rather than empirical observation. Pluto: 1/6 Earth's mass; 1/3 Earth's volume; 50-70%rock ( at its core) and 30-50% ice ( as the mantle) with a 100-180km sub-surface ocean layer at the core-mantle boundary. Surface is 98% frozen nitrogen with traces of methane and carbon monoxide.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. - Napoleon Hill Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. - Albert Einstein Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost The common question that gets asked in business is, "why?" That's a good question, but an equally valid question is, "why not? " - Jeffrey Bezos You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky I've missed moire than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games, 26 times I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. - Michael Jordan Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. - Babe Ruth Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievemen...

Tropical Depressions; Tropical Storms; Storm Surge Tropical depressions are organized systems of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and with maximum sustained winds of 61km/hr (38mph) or less. Tropical storms are organized systems of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and with maximum sustained winds of 63 - 117 km/hr (39-73mph) or less. A storm surge is a large dome of water that sweeps across the coastline near where a hurricane makes landfall. It is often 50-100 miles wide.

An earthquake is a natural hazard which occurs when the ground shakes or the violent movement of rocks. Earth's Layers Inner core Outer core Mantle Crust - large tectonic plates and not one large , smooth, continuous layer. It is the outermost and thinnest layer of the Earth and is made out of rock. The tectonic plates move, bump, and slide around causing energy build up below the plates. The energy that breaks free results in shaking of the Earth, in other words, an Earthquake. Studies are being performed to show how to reduce the damage of an earthquake and how to predict an earthquake by historical information or data.

The Hurricane season lasts through June to November in the West Indies. Old people say March onward. August and September are the peak months. Emergency shelters nearest to home is always available to the public. Trim loose branches around your home. Remove loose garbage bins and objects. Keep your supplies in a large waterproof kit. Do not forget your checklist: have food & water for at least 3-5 days, clothes and bedding supplies, documents and keys, photo identification is all important. Keep them handy for during an emergency these may be lost , damaged or stolen. Sanitation and hygiene supplies, equipment and tools, kitchen items, prescription and non-prescription medicine, first aid supplies and pet supplies. Make a list of items in and around your yard to bring in or tie down when a tropical storm or hurricane approaches. Keep hurricane shutters working, main electrical breaker in service. Clear clogged drains and loose gutters. Keep all gas and water supply valves closed ...

Disaster strikes at any time.