Worst Natural Disasters of 2011
Posted by thanate in Earthquakes, Tsunami on 15. Dec, 2011 | 1 Comment
The year 2011 saw a lot of natural disasters around the world. From earthquakes and tsunamis, to fish kill and bird kill, to diseases and outbreaks, to typhoons and volcanic eruptions, wildfires, tornadoes and floods, it seems that the planet earth is heading to its end. Sometimes, people are not yet over with one disaster when another is ready to strike again.
Tsunami
Posted by thanate in Tsunami on 23. Apr, 2010 | 2 Comments
A tsunami or tidal wave is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, such as an ocean or a large lake. Tsunamis are a frequent occurrence in Japan; approximately 195 events have been recorded. Due to the immense volumes of water and energy involved, [...]
