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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… the Moken of the Andaman Sea because they knew the tidal wave was coming. These nomads have a legend about the Laboon, the “wave that eats people”. According to ancient lore, before the … of cicadas is silenced as happened before the 2004 tidal wave. One member of the Moken noticed the silence and warned …
… been forced to close schools and comes just weeks after heat-induced school closures in both the Philippines and … primary and secondary schools in June last year due to heat. A total of 33 million of Bangladesh’s 54 million … world’s eighth most populated country to cope and avoid heat stroke. They include drinking 2.5 – 3 litres of water a …
… alarms before the arrival of a disastrous earthquake wave. It reports that an on-site earthquake EWS has been set … alarms before the arrival of a disastrous earthquake wave. It reports that an on-site earthquake EWS has been set …
… from a global perspective. It will eventually lead to a wave of saving the precious lives of many people for … underscored the nature of multi-hazard risk after the wave took out the Fukushima nuclear power plant, with … consequences. Kuroshio is forecast to face a 34-metre-high wave if an earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off Japan. …
… exposed to natural hazards such as flood, dzud (cold wave), and severe winter weather conditions and is … exposed to natural hazards such as flood, dzud (cold wave), and severe winter weather conditions and is …
… but he still remembers the force of the water and the wave that hit him when he was on vacation in Thailand with … 2004. “I can tell you that you cannot stop a tsunami wave when it happens. There is no wall that can protect you. … but he still remembers the force of the water and the wave that hit him when he was on vacation in Thailand with …
… mawimbis – before 2004 the standard Swahili term for a big wave. People here were equally baffled by the behaviour of … mawimbis – before 2004 the standard Swahili term for a big wave. People here were equally baffled by the behaviour of …
… There is now abundant evidence from rich counties that heat reduces the formation and utilization of human capital … in academic settings.1 This evidence demonstrates that heat has acute negative impacts, reducing performance on … CSA. (2016). Ethiopia socioeconomic survey, wave 3 (ess3) 2015-2016. Retrieved 2023-03-01, from …
… around the world. Last year’s droughts, floods and heat waves contributed to the current spike in food prices. … around the world. Last year’s droughts, floods and heat waves contributed to the current spike in food prices. …
… • Water pollution • Kalboishakhee (Nor’westers) • Cold wave • Heat wave • Lightning • Building collapse • Slum and industry … Lightning • Air Pollution • Water pollution • Cold wave • Heat wave • Lightning • Slum and industry fire • Diarrhoea • …
… Prefecture); the town is forecast to face a 34-metre-high wave if an earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off Japan. … of tsunamis, Mr. Imamura cited inundation, current, wave force, sedimentation, and tsunami fire as the diverse … ship and tankers can be washed ashore. Similarly, the wave force of a tsunami is strong enough to wash away …
… energy and momentum. Residents reported a large ‘tidal wave’ of material advancing down the river channel … 7). kamayama/Malama residents report a large ‘tidal wave’ of material advancing down the river channel … flow pushed the floodwater and residents reported a ‘tidal wave’ or ‘wall’ of material including mud, boulders and tree …
… to school before anything happened. At the gate I saw the wave. Many children were already in the classrooms with their …
… are also likely to be affected by other hazards like cold- wave, thunderbolt, fire, road accident if the schools are …
… coming into contact with water? ☐ ☐ Is the equipment heat generating? If so, fill out the risk assessment for hot … using suitable flameproof sheeting/blankets/damp sand? Are heat senstivite items such as electrical cables covered? ☐ ☐ … works are any works that involve equipment that produces heat, sparks or flame, such as welding or grinding. Hot works …