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A research centre called the Earth Observatory of Singapore will be set up to study more about natural disasters in the region. The observatory, located at Nanyang Technological University, has received funding of S$217 million over the next ten years.
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S$150m observatory aims to study natural disasters better
By Wong Mun Wai, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 March 2008 2028 hrs
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SINGAPORE: A research centre called the Earth
Observatory of Singapore will be set up to study more
about natural disasters in the region.
The observatory, located at Nanyang Technological
University, has received funding of S$217 million over the
next ten years.
It will focus its research on natural disasters such as
tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and climate change.
NTU President, Dr Su Guaning said initial research
programmes include refining tsunami forecasts for
western Sumatra and analysing the impact of
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the Southeast Asia
region.
A database of earthquake faults in Southeast Asia is also
planned.
Dr Su Guaning said the benefits of the observatory in the
coming years are the modelling and forecasting of
possible damage from natural disasters.
While Singapore has been free of such natural disasters,
it is surrounded by neighbouring countries such as
Indonesia, which lies in the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ – an area where such calamities happen frequently.
Professor Kerry Sieh who heads the observatory believes that this facility will bring the scientific
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Professor Sieh hopes that more scientific work can be turned into workable ideas to help mitigate the
impact of natural disasters.
The centre is expected to be ready in the first quarter of next year but research will begin later this year.
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- 1. Channelnewsasia.com Monday, March 31, 2008 Home Asia Pacific singapore world business sport technology entertainment Special Reports 7 Day News Archive M | T | W | T | F | S | S Search Mobile News e-newsletter Video Finance Features Weather Travel Discussion TV Shows CNA Live | About Us Home › Singapore News S$150m observatory aims to study natural disasters better By Wong Mun Wai, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 March 2008 2028 hrs Photos 1 of 1 A man points to the intensity of an earthquake on a seismograph. Related Videos S$150m observatory aims to study natural disasters better SINGAPORE: A research centre called the Earth Observatory of Singapore will be set up to study more about natural disasters in the region. The observatory, located at Nanyang Technological University, has received funding of S$217 million over the next ten years. It will focus its research on natural disasters such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and climate change. NTU President, Dr Su Guaning said initial research programmes include refining tsunami forecasts for western Sumatra and analysing the impact of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the Southeast Asia region. A database of earthquake faults in Southeast Asia is also planned. Dr Su Guaning said the benefits of the observatory in the coming years are the modelling and forecasting of possible damage from natural disasters. While Singapore has been free of such natural disasters, it is surrounded by neighbouring countries such as Indonesia, which lies in the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ – an area where such calamities happen frequently. Professor Kerry Sieh who heads the observatory believes that this facility will bring the scientific Advertisements http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/337853/1/.html (1 of 6) [31/03/2008 2:59:25 PM]
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