Stop Hate and Spread Love
Stop Hate and Spread Love The chaos in the world now seemed to be undying. It comes in different forms like crimes and wars. These chaoses are actually an accumulation of everybody’s selfishness. One person hates another, one person refused to help another. What can the world achieve with selfish people? Competition is one factor that triggers a person to be selfish. It can be a competition for power, for wealth, or for fame. In every corner of the world, competition is almost viewed as war: war within families, friends, and community. There is war inside the school, inside the company, and inside the government. Everybody wants power. And everybody’s way of becoming powerful is by stepping on each other’s feet. Life now seemed to be a survival of the fittest. One challenging question is, is there still a...
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Charity
Charity (צדקה) There has been a rapid growth for disaster management and combating techniques. Israel has been customarily susceptible disasters because of its unique geographical dimension. In sight of Israel’s high phenomena of a range of geophysical impact millions across the country leaving behind a path of heavy loss of lives, homes and jobs. As it became apparent that giving to others was a part of human life, organizations are established that serve as a middle person to get money or goods from the haves to the have not. These organizations are known as charities. Some charities are very specific as way because the groups of people they intend to serve. For example, a charity may focus completely on supplying poor kids with vaccines at birth to prevent them from obtaining deadly illnesses. Many Areas tend to lose...
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Powerful Quake Shakes Up Chile
Powerful Quake Shakes Up Chile Northern Chile has been hit by a powerful earthquake followed by a tsunami on April 1st. The quake had an 8.2 magnitude, causing a total of six people to lose their lives and close to 900,000 other people being evacuated from the area, as reported by several news agencies. A number of small aftershocks engulfed the Northern coats for the following days, prompting residents to fear for their lives and flee to safer surroundings. Residents reacted promptly to news of the disaster, with fishermen trying to salvage remains of the affected properties. The tsunami waves which followed the strong quake reached as far as Indonesia. Numerous people who lost their homes took shelter in Alto Hospicio, their number at the moment reaching almost 400. Although earthquakes and natural calamities are no stranger...
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Path to Destruction
Path to Destruction – How the humans affect of nature Progress in every country has been uncontrollable and conspicuous nowadays whether it belongs to the first world, second world or third world. Advancement, even just a little of it, is unconcealed in every state nation through the emergence of innumerable factories and power plants. They have played significant roles in the lives of man for they make the everyday activities of man more trouble and stress free. They have also dished out great opportunities especially to those who are hard up and unemployed because they can now strengthen, support and supply the necessities of their family financially. Improvement in the industrial field has also opened up the senses of individuals toward the veracity of life. Why? Because before, industrial ecology was not that widely used that is why people...
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Indonesia Disasters
Indonesia Disasters Indonesia And Their Natural Disasters Hi, my name is Bella, I live in a small community just below and right in the middle of the danger zone of Mt. Sinabung. For the past few months and since last year, the volcano has been active, but my people and village has long stayed and will refuse to leave the life we have in our village. This is the only reality that we know, there can be no more beyond our village. But this year since January, the volcano has fully erupted and last month was the last straw, as the raging ashes and Pyro materials have decimated and destroyed my village, it killed several of my neighbors and including my close kin and uncle’s wife when heavy rocks hit their house. We are now living in tents in...
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The Worst Winter in Decades
2014: The Worst Winter in Decades 2014 featured one of the worst and most extreme winters North America has felt in decades. The United States’ eastern seaboard suffered under very cold temperatures for the majority of the season, and was hit by a succession of winter storms and blizzards almost from the very start of the season. North American Cold Wave Temperatures began to dip well below freezing during the month of January which has since become known as the 2014 North American Cold Wave. It affected much of Canada, the United States’ eastern seaboard and Northern Mexico. An Arctic front accompanied by a nor’easter storm tracked across the country on January 2nd and brought heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures. This event was caused by a sudden stratospheric warming, causing the breakdown of the polar vortex and leading...
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Rescue Dogs
Rescue Dogs – A good friend in difficult situations From the different parts of the world, there have been heartwarming stories about faithful dogs. Just like Hatchiko, a faithful dog who patiently waited everyday in the train station for the return of his deceased master. Recent studies show that dogs can actually feel affection and love for human beings. This may be the reason why dogs are considered to be man’s best friend. This man’s best friend can actually do more than fetching things that their master throw away during their games and walking with their master to work. Dogs have been useful in rescue situations during heavy snow, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Dogs are found to have up 10,000 times stronger smelling ability than human beings. This is the reason why dogs are trained to find people...
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Worst Floods In The Philippines
Worst Floods In The Philippines Until 2008 The Philippines is an archipelago located in the Southeast Asia. It is a country dowered with abundant natural resources. The mountains were covered by tropical rainforests. Majority of the land area of the country is agricultural. The Philippines has a good tourism industry because of its beautiful tourist spots like beaches, rivers, falls, mountains, and springs. It is indeed, a beautiful place to live. However, the Philippines is not lucky enough to be spared from natural disasters. Since the county is located in the Pacific Ring of fire, it is really prone to natural calamities. Throughout history, the Philippines has been challenged by floods often triggered by typhoon. Listed below are some of the most devastating floods that hit the Philippines. 1. On Ormoc City, a huge flash flood descended on November...
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Deadliest Floods in Thailand
Deadliest Floods in Thailand Thailand is one of the most loved destinations of tourist around the world. This is certainly because of many things that people can love about Thailand. It is known for its magnificent beaches, delicious foods, friendly people, and the affordable cost of living. However, just like any other countries in the world, Thailand has also encountered struggles due to natural calamities. One of these natural calamities that had made the people of Thailand suffered is flood. Thailand has been vulnerable to natural disaster like floods that has caused serious devastations to the country. This is because of Thailand’s tropical savanna climate. One of the worst flooding phenomenons in Thailand happened in the later part of July 2011. It is a severe flood triggered by the Tropical Storm Nock-ten as it landfalls. The flood swept through...
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Poem
Poem Eye of the Storm By: Corey R. Parsley Whirls of raging mists lash and trap The palm, wood poles and rip the metal trees From there home in the cement. Waves of crashing ocean salt break ground As well as the spirits above it. At once, it is quiet. Not a whisper or a hint of moisture Light beams through the center of the massive Swirling cloud and a calm flushes the land. This place has seen chaos, but now the end Of the destruction has come And those weary souls are reborn into a world Of Possibilities Of Strength Of...
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Natural Disasters March 2014
Natural Disasters March 2014 All what I write and say someway related to natural disasters in the world, all this is not to scare but to open your eyes and bring awareness to everyone that today has a global weather change is happening on the planet. Earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, volcanoes and so on.. One might see it from the point of view of religion and God may upset with us, so he punishes us or implying something, the other sees to it that the human factor is impeding technological developments and use all kinds of materials or toxins harmful to the earth, the atmosphere. Here I show you just some of the natural disasters that occurred in one month and the numbers are growing every month and every year. You can see many victims of natural disasters, a lot...
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Israel Forest Fire 2010
Israel Forest Fire 2010 Does it give you goose bumps when you hear the siren of your town fire truck? Does it make your eyes pop hearing about a fire building up nearby? Mt. Carmel is found north of Israel and south of Haifa. A significant landmark mentioned and read in the bible and was referred to as a symbol of beauty and fertility. 11:00 local time to be accurate an adverse event happened known today as “The Carmel Disaster”. December 2, 2013, alarming news broke out, a forest fire occurred that consuming mostly the Mediterranean Forest which covers the region. The fire spread quickly claiming 44 innocent lives including police officers and officer cadets of the town. To what has been initially reported as a result of global warming after the investigations it has been found out to...
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Haiti Earthquake 2010
Haiti Earthquake 2010 Robust, callous, ruthless – January 12, 2010 could have turned out to be one typical day for the people of Haiti yet things turned out to unimaginable and unforgettable in an atrocious manner. In fraction of seconds, properties were shattered, innocent lives we’re taken, leaving the people of Haiti with nothing. That day marked one of the most tragic disasters ever witnessed by man. After the earthquake, the people were incognizant and clueless on how they’re going to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives. No food, no water, no electricity, the lives of the people were paralleled with hell. Port au Prince is the largest and capital city of the Caribbean country of Haiti. There economy is greatly dependent on the products that they export to other countries, such as coffee and sugar. Despite...
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Hurricane Katrina USA 2005
Hurricane Katrina USA 2005 There are a lot of natural disasters nowadays, some say it is the result of some people’s abusive acts and some say it is just the way things are. Just like the deadliest and very powerful Hurricane Katrina that was formed in the Bahamas, then it went to Florida and strengthens its way to Mexico where it causes floods that leads to several deaths. The first landfall of this hurricane was rated Category 5, which means disastrous damage and by the second landfall, it was rated Category 3, which means devastating damage. Those ratings and description only show how deadly and destructive Hurricane Katrina is. The city and state where the most number of deaths occurred was in New Orleans, Louisiana, approximately 80% of the city was flooded. Experts said it is because of the...
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Natural Disasters In India
Natural Disasters In India India has four major seasons namely Winter (January –February), Summer (March – May), Rainy / Monsoon Season (June – September and Post-Monsoon (October – December). The nation itself has distinctly different climatic sub-types with desert in the Western part of the country, humid and tropical regions with rain forests in the South, Glaciers and Alpine Tundra in the North and Indian Ocean island territories along the coastline. Though these regions have distinctly different climates, they’re closely linked and help with the varying climatic proportions across the country. Geographic Significance in Climate The climate of India is largely influenced by the Geographic positioning and natural climatic barriers that form natural boundaries around the country. Thar Desert in North West and Himalayas to the North, play a key role in monsoons. Unlike other parts of Asia,...
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Hurricane Sandy USA 2012
In October 22, 2012, a developing tropical wave was recorded on the western part of the Caribbean Sea. In almost six hours later, the tropical wave strengthened and was declared as Tropical Strom Sandy. The tropical storm then intensified gradually until it made the landfall as no longer just a tropical storm but a hurricane. In October 24, 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and the coast of the United States. Hurricane Sandy was recorded as one of the deadliest hurricanes that swept through United States. Sandy swept through the Caribbean, Cuba, Bahamas, New Jersey, Manhattan, and New York. Over a hundred of people were killed and a thousand families were left homeless after the devastation of the Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane did not only left physical destruction which was declared to at least $60 billion dollars from household,...
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Natural Disasters China
Just like Japan, China is also a popular tourist destination as well as a popular natural disaster. In 2013 alone, the total number of natural disasters China had to experience reached half a hundred. These caused a lot of heartbreaks and a lot of financial loss. Inner Mongolia Snowstorm This snowstorm took place on January 6, 2013. The Inner Mongolia Snowstorm left two people dead and it affected almost 800,000 people in China. Yunnan Landslide This event killed about half a hundred people. It took place on January 11. A Yunnan landslide also started China’s February as it destroyed almost 40 houses on February 1. Guangzhou Massive Sinkhole On January 29, 2013, the month was closed by a massive sinkhole in Guangzhou swallowing buildings and other nearby structures. The sinkhole is more than 3000 square feet deep. Kaziwan Village...
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Natural Disasters Japan 2013
Japan is a popular tourist destination. Likewise, it is a popular natural disasters destination. Natural Disasters Japan 2013 is a long list of devastating events that left a lot of people mourning, that left a lot of structures in ruins, and that left other people in different parts of the world looking for ways on how they can reach out to this Asian country. As a matter of fact, two out of the five biggest natural disasters in the world. The losses on these two events reached almost $200 billion. However, for 2013 alone, 17 natural disasters took place in Japan and these are no minor natural disasters. Akita Snowstorm The snowstorm took place on January 5. This snowstorm caused eight climbers to be stranded and two more to be missing. The stranded climbers were rescued, though, and was...
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Natural Disasters Effect
Natural Disasters Effect Different parts of the world have witnessed natural disasters and its effects. Natural disasters effect can include losing lives, losing properties, losing sources of income, and losing peace of mind. A lot of people had no choice but to suffer all of these and endure the effects of different natural disasters. Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, and snowstorms to severe ones such as hurricanes, monster typhoons, and tsunamis make history year after year and there will surely be a lot more to come. The usual Natural Disasters Effect. • Life loss. Perhaps the biggest and saddest effect of natural disasters is life loss. During such events, people lose their loved ones. A lot of people lost parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and friends. There are no words that can describe such loss. Aside from...
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The Deadliest Natural Disasters Since 2000
The Deadliest Natural Disasters Since 2000 Natural disasters occur right across the world and are characterized by a sudden destructive event such as an earthquake, tornado, hurricane volcanic eruption etc. that generally brings with it loss of life and major structural damage and financial loss. The deadliest natural disasters that have occurred since the year 2000 vary across the world in several categories. Avalanches Kolka-Karmadon Rock and Ice Slide – Russia On September 20th, 2002, the northern slope of Kazbek massif in North Ossetia Russia created a massive rock and ice landslide when the Kolka glacier partially collapsed. The avalanche and mudflow killed 125 people. A 490 ft. piece of the glacier travelled 20 miles down the Karmadon Gorge and Koban Valley at over 62 mph and two villages were flooded due to the ice blockage. Salang Avalanches –...
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Sad Story
Sad Story “What are we going to do now?” Kia asked. Kia or Ki-Ki as her friends would call her looked at her husband with questioning eyes. “I don’t know dear but we will figure something out.” He responded. Her entire family, her husband Ruel, her daughter Kitana and her son Kiru were trapped in their attic. The day started out pretty normal. A normal day at the Jones’ started out with Kia preparing breakfast for the whole family. It was a Sunday morning so the family would eat together and talk about how each of their week went, whether at school or work. Today’s menu comprised of boiled eggs, bacon, French toast and hot chocolate. There was also a plate of pancakes, skyscraper high. “Yummy” Kitana said entering the sunlight dining room. “Everything looks great mom.” “I agree,...
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Hope
Hope There once was a little boy named Adebola who lived with his mother and father in a small village called Dertu in Kenya. They were one of the poor families that lived in the village but that didn’t stop them for being thankful every day that they survived. Adebola loved to wonder off in the field with his friend Janay who also lived in the village called Dertu. They had a secret hut in the fields where they would play and lay down and look up at the clouds. “One day I will be a great man” Adebola said. “I believe you will be a great man, I see greatness in you.” Jendayi said. “Will you be my friend forever and ever, no matter what?” Adebola asked. “I sure will. You are my best friend and I...
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Disasters
Article from chairman of organization. Disasters Life is precious, we need to cherish every moment with our loved ones. Yet, we keep arguing with them. The next time you’re about to do so, considering the following disasters taking place at any moment around the globe: Natural, War and Political. 1) Natural: It’s an event caused due to nature, resulting in destruction of property and human life. Example: Hurricane Sandy Category 2: winds 96-110 mph. It’s a hurricane that started in the Caribbean and reached to east of US. The waves reached 8 ½ feet (2.5908m) in New Jersey. It’s the most dangerous hurricane to disrupt northeast of the United States of America. It resulted in 72 deaths between Maryland and New Hampshire. Also it resulted in $50 billion loss, destroying 650,000 homes and leaving 8,000 people without...
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Help Us
HELP US TO HELP OTHERS HELP IN TIME OF NEED No one has the power to understand or control the planet earth regarding the many disasters it brings. Disasters bring about loss, pain, hardship and unsettlement in several ways that can literally bring lives to a complete standstill. If you are in a good position and live near the affected people, you can offer your assistance since many of these people will need help and urgently too. There are several ways anyone or organizations can help people during a disaster. Some of these are: 1. You can call your local charity organization to check if they are looking for volunteers. It is also possible to join a charity organization working in a disaster area by showing up and asking if you could help. Even if you are not...
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Israel Help To The World
Israel help to the world, humanitarian aid The escalation in the world natural and food crises such as soaring prices, burgeoning population growth has already caused months of unrest in North Africa. This could be a bad omen that may cut across the whole globe and the underlying causes of the crises such as climate change will not disappear so easily in the near future. Israel is a desert nation that has been once challenged by its arid geography and rapid population growth. This has developed a wide range of agricultural and water technologies that can provide the solutions to many of these problems and is helping to feed the world. Over many years, Israeli agriculture experts have shared their expertise with some of the poorest nations of the world in order to create sustainable self sufficiency in the...
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Worst Disasters In The World
~~A natural disaster can be described as a sudden unforeseen event that causes widespread destruction and loss of lives that is brought about by forces other than the acts of mankind. This can be as a result of earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruption, flooding, landslide and so forth. The world has witnessed several disasters over the centuries and most of these are manmade and are due to wars and terrorism. Worst natural disasters ranges from lives lost to cost incurred from the impacts of earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons. Here are some of the most world natural disasters ever recorded: 1. Haiti Earthquake. A 7.0 earthquake with a depth of 8.1 miles rocked the nation of Haiti on January 12, 2010. Its epicentre was located in the south west of Port-Au-Prince with 59 aftershocks ranging from 4.2 to 5.9 magnitudes in...
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Poverty In The World
Poverty In The World Poverty basically means general scarcity, the deprivation of basic human needs which includes food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, water, and education. Poverty is an economic inequality that has plagued the world in any society in which people live for centuries. Extreme poverty remains a global challenge and can be observed in all parts of the world including developed countries. Poverty is a major concern for many international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. The World Bank in 2008 estimated 1.2 billion people living in absolute poverty. 400 million of these people are said to live in absolute poverty are in India and 173 million people in China. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence rate of absolute poverty in 2008. Poverty can also be understood as an unequal social status that is experienced...
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The Last Hurricane In The Philippines
~~Typhoon Haiyan also known as Typhoon Yolanda, an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone devastated the Philippines in November 8, 2013. This disaster is the deadliest Philippine typhoon ever, killing over 6,200 people and 1,800 missing. The Haiyan is the strongest storm recorded and bodies of victims are still being recovered in January 2014. The United Nations and the Philippine government revealed that more than 9.5 million people are severely affected by the typhoon in nine regions of the country. More than 620,000 people displaced from their homes and communities. It brought down communication and power lines, destroyed crops, buildings and houses. According to hurricane expert, Jeff Masters from the United States said the devastating typhoon likely made a landfall with winds near 313 kilometres per hour causing tropical cyclone on record to make landfall. The results of the public storm...
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Promoting Gender Equality During Disaster
~~The world today is riddled with many disasters that has plagued our world in recent years. Natural disasters adversely affect everyone- women, men, girls, boys, rich and poor who face different challenges, risks and victimization in different ways based on their gender and roles within the society. Men and women have different but essential roles to play in responding to the effects of natural disaster while attempting to build peace during chaos. Gender inequality has undermined the ability of women and girls to exercise the full enjoyment of their rights and also to actively participate during emergency response, rehabilitation and development. Women folks are increasingly occupying a stronger role in the several efforts of reconciliation and rebuilding their societies. Recent statistics report from the Millennium Development Goals show that 70% of the 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty...
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