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Super Typhoon Paka. Public domain This post is about natural disasters. You will learn about earthquakes, floods, typhoons, cyclones, tsunamis and more. Do you remember the last time an earthquake hit the news on TV? How much do you know about floods, or tsunamis? Visit this BBC page and make a list of 9 natural disasters.     Earthquakes Aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Public domain What are earthquakes? Click here to find out more. How much do you know about the earthquake in Nepal ? What is the death toll so far? Follow this BBC link. Tsunamis  Image by Gerald Simmons. CC BY NC SA   Read the introduction about tsunamis and try to explain what they are. Video 1 Vocabulary Check the meaning of the following words: cliff ,   sea bed ,   fault .   Watch this video and make notes on the surprising facts scientists have discovered about the 2004 tsunami. Video 2 What makes the...

Bohol Tarsier by mtoz. Wikimedia Surely this little tarsier is the symbol of a beautiful country, the Philippines. Not only did we learn lots of facts about the Philippines, but also tried delicious food cooked by the presenter! Thanks so much from all of us. It was a memorable day. I hope you enjoy exploring the Philippines. Most links have been provided by Elizabeth. Tourist attractions  Mount Pinatubo. Image by Jean-Marie Hullot. Flickr.com History and much more The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. With a population of more than 97 million people, the Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world. Click here to find out more about its history and the connection with Spain the 1898 war geography and administrative divisions ethnicity and language