Global Warming

I learn that  Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans since the late 19th century and its projected continuation. Since the early 20th century, Earth's mean surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 °C (1.4 °F), with about two-thirds of the increase occurring since 1980.
I want to know about  I want to  know all the possible solution and actions we can do to prevent and stop global warming.
I would like to research  solutions and alternative and easy way to prevent global warming. 
I appreciate the fact that there are many people who and aware about this and taking there good action but still there are people who destroying our environment that they caused to much to this phenomenon.
I can apply my learning and insight to my life by simply doing my part of being a student to lessen  the cause of it and by joining to different organization and giving knowledge about this to others.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming

http://www.nrdc.org/globalwarming/

Climate Change

     

I learned that Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years.
I want to know more how climate change affects our daily living.
I would like to research on the things we can do to resolved the climate changed what are the things should we do for us to overcome this phenomena.
I appreciate the fact that some people are doing their part to help save the earth from climate change.
I can apply my learning and insights to my life by simply  being environmental friendly, having a responsible actions and following the do's and avoiding don'ts that will help in us.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change

http://fathertheo.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/climate-change-national-security-experts-weighs-in/

http://epa.gov/climatechange/basics/facts.html

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html

Geological Hazards: Earthquake

Earthquake is is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Theseismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time.

There are different types of earthquake and this are tectonic and volcanic earthquake.Tectonic earthquake is caused by the movements of tectonic plates while Volcanic earthquake is caused by an volcanic activity.

Earthquakes are caused by faulting, a sudden lateral or vertical movement of rock along a rupture (break) surface.

Focus is the source  of the earthquake, it is the point of origin or the hypocenter. The Epicenter is the point surface directly above the focus.

Aftershock is an earthquake that occurs after a previous earthquake, the mainshock. An aftershock is in the same region of the main shock but always of a smaller magnitude.  Foreshock is an earthquake that occurs before a larger seismic event (the mainshock) and is related to it in both time and space.

Seismograph is a sensitive instrument use to detected the seismic wave of the eartquake

Magnitude and Intensity measure different characteristics of earthquakes. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake. Magnitude is determined from measurements on seismographs. Intensity measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location. Intensity is determined from effects on people, human structures, and the natural environment.

Ritcher Scale is a scale used to measure magnitude or amount of energy released at the focus.  Rossi–Forel scale was one of the first seismic scales to reflect earthquake intensities.
What to Do During an Earthquake

• Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.
• If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
• If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
• Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
• If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
• Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

What to Do After an Earthquake

• Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
• Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are damaged, shut off the valves. Check for the smell of gas. If you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone).
• Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.
• Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
• Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
• Stay away from damaged areas.
• If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.
• Expect aftershocks.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/ASK/earthquakes.html
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/quakes/seismo/
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/mag_vs_int.php
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/bda.html

Inter Tropical Convergent Zone

    

I learn that Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known by sailors as the doldrums, is the area encircling the earth near the equatorwhere the northeast and southeast trade winds come together.
I want to know about how inter tropical convergence zone affect are daily living.
I would like to research on the effect of inter tropical convergence zone in our weather condition.
I appreciate the fact that inter tropical convergence zone can caused an increase in thunderstorm activity, and under weak vertical wind shear, these clusters of thunderstorms can become tropical cyclones.
I can apply my learning and insight about this phenomenon happen I know that I am fully aware and if somebody ask me about Inter tropical Convergence zone I can answer and explain it with what I've learn. 

 Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertropical_Convergence_Zone