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Volcanic Eruptions: Positive and Negative Effects

August 31, 2021

Volcanic eruptions are spectacular natural phenomena. They produce mesmerizing fire fountains, explosive cloud ashes, and splendid lava flows. These hot bursts typically reflect what is happening inside the Earth. Our oceans and atmosphere today are basically a product of volcanic eruptions. Yet, at the Read More

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Effects of Droughts: Positive, Negative, Examples

July 8, 2021

Effects of droughts can be both positive and negative. Of all the natural hazards that occurred in the 20th century, droughts had the worst effects on human populations. Droughts affect around 55 million people globally every year while water scarcity affects 40% of the Read More

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Droughts Explained: Types, Causes and Examples

July 7, 2021

Droughts are episodes of beyond normal dry seasons. They can occur due to natural reasons like a lack of rainfall or because of human activities like damming rivers. As it is, archaeologists declare that Pharaohs’ rule in Ancient Egypt came to an end due Read More

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Plastic Pollution Explained: Causes, Effects, Solutions

June 6, 2021

Plastic pollution has become a ubiquitous issue all around the world in the last decade. We find plastic everywhere: on the land, in rivers and oceans. If this trend continues, there might be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050! What is Read More

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Effects of Snow Avalanches: Positive, Negative, Examples

May 21, 2021

Effects of snow avalanches can be both positive and negative. Snow avalanches occur when snow, sometimes together with debris, rush downhill. It is a natural phenomenon in snow-covered mountainous regions around the world. But sometimes, human activities like off-piste skiing can also trigger them. Read More

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Snow Avalanches Explained: Types, Causes and Examples

May 18, 2021

Snow avalanches are natural hazards that typically take place on snow-covered mountains. They generally occur at any time of the year, but December to April is the most risky period. Snow avalanches can be due to natural reasons like weather or because of humans Read More

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Effects of wildfires: Positive, Negative, Examples

May 3, 2021

Effects of wildfires can be both positive and negative. Wildfires are natural events that have shaped our natural environment. In the past, fire regimes occurred every 5-30 years creating a mosaic of vegetated land. This cycle is in fact so ancient that some plants Read More

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Wildfires Explained: Types, Causes and Examples

April 29, 2021

Wildfires are unique among the natural hazards that affect human communities and ecosystems. In fact, they are one of nature’s oldest phenomena. They date back more than 350 million years when trees evolved and spread across the land. Then, as grass emerged some 20 Read More

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Effects of flooding: Positive, Negative, Examples

March 26, 2021

Effects of flooding can be both positive and negative. For millennia, people have settled near rivers and lakes because water is easily accessible and the soil is fertile. Back in the days though, people constructed on higher grounds allowing riverine floods to enrich the Read More

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Flooding Explained: Types, Causes and Examples

March 24, 2021

Flooding is the most common natural hazard that occurs in the world. Researchers estimate that sediments and soils from floods cover some 72% of the surface of the Earth. Perhaps the Yellow River in China has caused the worst floods in history. According to Read More

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Environmental studies: Degree, Topics, Importance, Jobs

February 19, 2021

Environmental studies is a subject that analyzes the natural environment, the built environment and the interaction between them. It is thus connected to various fields like physical sciences, social sciences and economics. Basically, environmental studies enlighten us on what is going on in the Read More

Mauritius Island: turquoise blue waters with two small red boats, white beach with Mauritius written in black box and green palm forest at the back: Geography, history, travel and weather; sustainable tourism

Mauritius: Geography, History, Travel and Top Attractions

October 16, 2020

Mauritius island is the star and key of the Indian Ocean. And for good reason. The strategic position of this small volcanic island in the Indian Ocean is both a boon and a bane. Untouched, Mauritius island was a refuge for incredible creatures like Read More

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Effects of tsunamis: Positive, Negative, Examples

September 25, 2020

Effects of tsunamis can be both positive and negative. The word tsunami typically rhymes with fear. And for good reason. Giant tsunami waves can elevate from the ocean without warning and wash away everything along their paths. Yet, as catastrophic as tsunamis can be, Read More

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Tsunamis Explained: Types, Causes and Examples

September 17, 2020

Tsunamis are natural events that are highly underrated. Generally, they occur due to various reasons like earthquakes. These hazards can be quite devastating as they can have repercussions far from the coastline. In fact, it was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami event that raised Read More

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Mauritius Oil Spill: Japanese MV Wakashio wrecks on reef

September 7, 2020

The 2020 Mauritius oil spill is a nightmare that the citizens will remember for years to come. Mauritius star and key of the Indian Ocean and shipping routes The Indian Ocean is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Broadly speaking, about Read More

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COVID-19 in Mauritius – A success Story?

September 2, 2020

COVID-19 induced various responses from governments all around the world. Different countries must address the pandemic with respect to their local socio-economic and cultural situations. Common activities such as going to work and school changed within a few weeks. The world economy took a Read More