After the recent sinkhole disaster in Guatemala, discussions have begun to take place over where other potentially destructive time bombs might be hidden. A sinkhole is defined as a natural depression or hole in the surface topography caused by the karst processes or chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks. Sinkholes tend to form where there are...
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Finally, rain! Be informed of the dangers
In the Philippines, the month of June is marked by the change in climatic patterns from the dry to wet season. This year, the change in weather has caused particular excitement for many, due to the fact there has been a prolonged period of dryness throughout the country since June 2009. The dryness, referred to...
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Installation of automatic rain gauges just in time for rainy season
Flood prevention should be a top priority given that the rainy season is fast approaching. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geo-physical and Astronomical Services Administration (PASAGA) has responded to this priority, by procuring and installing additional rain gauges in selected areas prone to flooding. The initiative is part of a program of the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation...
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4,000 families homeless in Muntinlupa fire
At least 4,000 families were left homelss Saturday after a fire raged for seven hours in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City. The Muntinlupa fire marshall said around 800 houses, mostly made of light materials, were destroyed. The authorities estimated the cause of damage at P85 million. The victims were later evacuated to a covered court in...