http://uk.reuters.com/article/2008/11/16/uk-wildfire-california-idUKTRE4AD1FA20081116

Although this is an old article, I found it interesting. It is because I was at around SB when it happened. It is crazy to see how fast the fire grow so fast. In the next few days the sky was covered in smoke and the air was filled with ashed. This article is an example of how fast can a wildfire grow and the damage of it.

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http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/11/world/asia/20110311EARTHQUAKE_zoomer.html

I found this particular source on nytimes.com. This interactive source "A Closer Look at the Damage From the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan," was published on March 11, 2011. I found this source interesting due to its interactive features that allows you to zoom in on actual photographs taken in Japan during the disaster and allows you to examine scenes of the destruction. This source, gave a unique perspective and outlook to the events in Japan, thats what made it interesting. The interactive feature created a scenic outline of the events, with powerful snapshots, that could stand alone. Ultimately, it illustrated the meaning of "A picture is worth a thousand words."

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http://www.livescience.com/6212-disastrous-year-2010-death-toll-abnormally-high.html

This is an article from 2010, but I still found it to be interesting. It discusses the rising rate of natural disasters and related deaths. Some disaster experts say that rising urban populations carry some of the blame. The escalating number of disasters is a factor as well. This type of article is relevant moving forward, especially if the number of disasters and deaths continues to rise over the next few years.

Primary Source: Radiation Leaks from Damaged Reactor into Seawater

The article that I chose to post is about the ongoing problems with containing the nuclear reactors in Japan's Northern nuclear electric plants which were severely damaged by the magnitude 8 earth quake which struck weeks ago. The threat of major radioactive contamination is obviously a major threat not only to Japan but even much of Asia and could even injure the Pacific fishing industry. This article particularly intrigued me because of a statement which was made; the author of this article mentioned that initial TEPCO radiation readings were highly overestimated at 10 million times the normal levels but were later found to be only 10 thousand times the normal level. Although the levels are still highly above the normal levels, reporting exaggerated data to the public can create panic and hysteria amongst the public and I feel that the mass media needs to be careful not to post exaggerated data released so soon after disasters which can create panic and hysteria. To view the article click here.

the day after tomorrow

The day after tomorrow is talking about a disaster which caused by abrupt global warming. It was the first disaster movie that i have ever seen and it impressed me a lot. I have never imagined the world would turn into a new ice age and lots people would die in this disaster. I start thinking about the environment problems which may change our world. What's worse, they can destroy our planet.

Effects of Hurricanes

What I found interesting about hurricanes was the force that each one has, and how dangerous one could be. Also another thing that really sparked my interest is how they form the structure that they do. Making a perfect "eye" really is remarkable to me. Just like any other force from mother nature hurricanes are very destructive and also dangerous.