Speed-dating: a revision, recall and checking technique
If you’re anything like me, you get to those tightening last few pre-exam lessons and face the dilemma of how to spend the remaining time. Should it be practice questions – which inevitably...
The Canadian state of Alberta in the north-west of the country, has been battling a vast wildfire for four days since the 1st May. It is, in fact, several separate fires which have led to the...
Most Powerful Earthquakes in History
Data produced by the US Geological Survey and reported in the Guardian finds that the 1960 Valdivia earthquake is the most powerful ever recorded with a magnitude of about 9.5. More recent events...
Trying to remember all the advice and techniques in the tension-arena of the exam hall with the clock ticking down is one of the hardest areas for students to master. But by using a mnemonic that...
Oxygen loss in oceans is now a real threat.
Scientists have been studying the levels of oxygen in the World's oceans and trends show that there is a noticeable and very worrying reduction.
Water, water, everywhere .... except when it bottles it.
The rising global demand for water is pushing this essential human requirement higher up the list of critical resource exploitation issues. A number of concepts are being applied to water that in...
The global impact of the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history: The Year without Summer.
In 1815, the year of the Battle of Waterloo, another event was occurring half way around the globe with a world-wide impact that would last for decades. In the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), Mount...
A week since the Ecuador earthquake
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks this week has devastated Pedernales and several other towns in Ecuador.
Collaborative summary sheets: How to organise a whole-class GCSE geography revision session
You're getting to the end of the course with your Year 11 GCSE geography class and you want to check they're revising at home effectively.
Japanese earthquake devastates Mashiki near Kumamoto City
Thursday's 6.5 magnitude earthquake has caused havoc in this area of Southern Japan.
Is the world's population going up or down? Well, both - the total population is going through its fastest phase of growth, but the growth rate is starting to show signs of decline, in fact we may...
With the closure of four major British coal-fired power stations in recent days, including Longannet in Scotland, Eggborough and its Yorkshire neighbour Ferrybridge, there remain just six...
Tectonic activity in Iceland
The processes occurring at a constructive plate boundary are constantly changing
India faces worst drought in the country's history
Are physical or human factors leading to water shortages?
Collapsing Antarctic Ice Sheet No Joke for Low-Lying Cities
A worrying development reported here in the Guardian.
Making It Rain - In the Desert
With annual rainfall of just 3 inches, Abu Dhabi needs to do all it can to maximise whatever rainfall might be possible.
Stunning Wildfire Video from California
What stunning time-lapse video footage this is of various wildfires that raged through California during 2015. A great way to illustrate the scale and impact of wildfires.
New technology on the way to improve hurricane prediction
With tropical storms becoming a more regular occurance, Sientists are investigating new satellites that could give a better insight into potential storm paths and impacts.
Why are Floods Becoming More Eventful? What can be Done to Reduce their Frequency & Impact?
A brilliant and thought-provoking BBC radio programme! Scientist Jim Al-Khalili discusses the causes and consequences of recent flood events in Britain and around the world with hydrologist...
The Evaluation Spider : a Way to Develop High Quality ‘Evaluation’ in A level Geography Essays
One of the most challenging aspects in writing good-quality extended answers is for A level students to understand how to ‘evaluate’. It is often a requirement of the highest mark bands in essay...