A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City on September 19th, causing at least 320 deaths and injuring around 5,000 people. This quake followed an even larger 8.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Mexico just 12 days prior. Earthquakes are common in Mexico due to the country's location along tectonic plate boundaries, and Mexico City is especially vulnerable because it was built on an island in a lake that has since been drained and built upon. The city's early warning system detected the initial tremors but the violent shaking still caused significant damage, occurring on the anniversary of a deadly 1985 quake.
Haiti earthquake compared to Japan Tohoku earthquakePraag Dogra
This powerpoint compares and contrasts the causes/background, impacts/effects and the responses of earthquakes from an LEDC country (Haiti) and an MECD country (Japan, Tohoku)
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This powerpoint compares and contrasts the causes/background, impacts/effects and the responses of earthquakes from an LEDC country (Haiti) and an MECD country (Japan, Tohoku)
Hereby presenting the worst earthquake in the history of the world. So many people died in that earthquake as there was this tsunami who nearly damaged as much as the earthquake did. I have collected as much as data I could collect. Hope it is helpful.
AQA A2 Geography Case Studies (Development + Globalisation, Ecosystems and Te...itskit
Full list of AQA A2 geography case studies.
Includes:
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Globalisation
Milenium Development Goals, South Korea, Exxon Mobil TNC, China, India, Brazil, Dubai, LDC, EU, Mercosur, NAFTA, Opec, Bangladesh Trade v Aid, Mamiraua
Ecosystems
Sand Dunes, Northern Uplands Regeneration Project, Amazonia, The blue loop, Surrey Biodiversity, Serengeti Tanzania.
Types of natural disasters by Mr. .Allah Dad Khan Former Director General A...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
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Fotos que muestran una realidad no mostrada por la prensa tradicional, de un daño mucho mayor que lo que la mayoria cree causada por el terremoto en Mexicali
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The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
Earthquakes in mexico
1. EARTHQUAKES IN MEXICO
A powerful earthquake hit Mexico City on September 19. The ground
shook violently for about 20 seconds. The quake’s magnitude was 7.1.
The most powerful earthquake ever recordedwas 9.6. It struck parts of
Chile in 1960.
The earthquake near Mexico City followed an even bigger one 12 days
previously. The epicenter of this 8.1 quake was beneath the seabed
close to southern Mexico’s Pacific coastline. The epicenters of the two
earthquakes were about 400 miles (650 kilometers) apart. Both were
followed by further smaller tremors, or aftershocks.
Earthquakes are not unusual in Mexico and other countries in Central
America. Some areas of Mexico City are more vulnerable to earthquake
damage than others. This is because of the different groundthat they
are built on.
MexicoCity was the Aztec Empire’s capital. The Aztecs calledit
Tenochtitlán. They built the city on an islandin the middle of a large
depression, or basin, ringedby mountains. One, called Popocatépetl, is
an active volcano. It’s 43 miles (70 kilometers) from Mexico City, and
the country’s second highest mountain.
Spanish conquistadors, or soldiers, arrivedin Central America about
500 years ago. The Aztecs had never seen Europeans or large wooden
sailingships before. At first, they thought that the Spanish soldiers
were gods. The Spanish were amazedto see the gold in Aztec cities. In
their search for riches, they destroyed the Aztec civilization.
After destroyingthe Aztec city, the Spanish built on top of the ruins.
Over time, much of the lake was filledin and built upon. Today, Mexico
City is one of the biggest urban areas in the world. It and the
surroundingsuburbs are home to over 20 million
people.
Since 1900, there have been 34 earthquakes stronger than magnitude
7.0 near MexicoCity. Most earthquake deaths are caused by collapsed
buildings and fallingmasonry.
2. MexicoCity has an earthquake warningsystem. It detects weaker, initial
tremors. Loud warnings are broadcast through loudspeakers.
Normally, the violent shakingbegins about one minute after the
warning. When a warningsounds, people move onto the streets as
quickly as possible.
The September 19, earthquake struck on the 32nd
anniversaryof one of
MexicoCity’s worst quakes. About 10,000 people died on this day in
1985.
Nowadays, every year, a drill, or practice, is held at 11a.m. on this date.
Everyone leaves the buildings that they are in. The earthquake warning
sounded about two hours after the drill. This time it was for real. The
quake caused at least 320 deaths.
Around 5,000 were injured. The 8.1 earthquake, 12 days before, killed
over 90 people.