Ecuador Earthquake

In the past week there have been two major earthquakes, first in Japan followed by one in Ecuador.  Given their levels of development the Ecuador quake has had a much larger impact on the population.  I have started collecting links onto Pinterest.
Between now and the end of term year 9 will be looking into this Earthquake to find out more about what has happened and how the recovery will go.
For those of your either studying GCSE or thinking of studying at GCSE this could be a useful case study to consider.  It should go without saying that 6th formers should be keeping an eye on what is happening too!

Volcanoes

In the news today two different volcanoes have erupted, the video below shows Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano spewing ash and gas into the sky.  

Popocatépetl volcano came to life on Sunday morning, sending a column of gas and ash 2,000 metres (6,500ft) into the sky in central Mexico. A 12km (7.5-mile) security ring around the volcano has been mandated, preventing passage close to the crater. Popocatépetl’s last major eruption was in 2000, when more than 40,000 people had to be evacuated

The second eruption occurred in Alaska, I don't have a video just yet if you find one you can add it in the comments.  A link to read about what is happening is here...

Alaska volcano spews ash cloud stretching 400 miles, grounding flights