Mediacorp
Exploring Indonesia's Undocumented Islands
In this video, a government mapping team in Indonesia is on a mission to find and register the country's missing islands. With the help of a drone, they discover three undocumented islands, but face challenges in confirming their status....
Next Animation Studio
Indonesia tsunami caused by volcano eruption
A deadly tsunami struck coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java, Indonesia on Saturday.
Science360
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch explained
In light of the sheer physical enormity of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the complexity of its causes, what can we possibility do about it? Perhaps help protect some vulnerable populations of wildlife from marine garbage in coastal...
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry: The Blame Game and Environmental Consequences
This video explores the issue of forest fires caused by the palm oil industry in Indonesia. It examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for these fires, with the focus on small-scale farmers who resort to slash and burn...
Mediacorp
The Impact of Palm Oil: Controversies and Challenges in Indonesia
This video explores the impact of the oil palm tree on Indonesia, focusing on its negative reputation due to deforestation, climate change, human rights abuses, and land conflicts. It highlights the economic benefits and high...
Curated Video
Understanding the Powerful Waves of Tsunamis
Learn about the causes of tsunamis, their characteristics, and the destruction they can cause. Tsunamis are a form of natural disaster where a huge wave or waves form. Understand the importance of preparing for these powerful storms, as...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Earthquakes Around the World
This video provides an overview of earthquakes, including their causes, measurement, and notable earthquakes in history. It also discusses the importance of earthquake preparedness and provides tips on how to create an emergency plan and...
Let's Tute
Understanding Floods: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention
This video explains the causes of floods and their devastating consequences on a nation's economy, environment, and people. It also discusses the factors that contribute to floods and how they can be prevented through water conservation...
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Overview of Geography and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.
Physics Girl
How science explains monster waves
Rogue waves - enormous, spontaneous surface waves in the open ocean - were once the tall tales of sailors. They are waves that reach 2-3x taller than the largest average waves in the area, reaching heights of 75 – 100ft. With the help of...
Next Animation Studio
The anatomy of a tsunami
Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan triggered a 23-foot tsunami that reached as far inland as Tokyo and killed hundreds of people. The violent vibrations of an earthquake push a column of water up and...
Mazz Media
Tsunamis
This live-action video program is about tsunamis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Tsunamis
The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in...
Science360
Decoding Disasters Are We Prepared For Another 9-11?
The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware aims to help communities become as prepared as possible for unplanned, sometimes unthinkable events. The Center's work and guidelines have been adopted by the Federal Emergency...
Next Animation Studio
Megaripples below Louisiana proof of tsunami caused by asteroid that killed dinosaurs
The theory that the asteroid which made all non-avian dinosaurs extinct also sent a mile-high tsunami crashing into North America has been further confirmed by the discovery of fossilised ‘megaripples.’
Visual Learning Systems
Oceanography: Waves
The physical and chemical characteristics of ocean waters are discussed including salinity, temperature, density, and pressure. Footage from Maine, the Canadian Maritimes, and the Pacific coast highlight dynamic characteristics of the...
Science360
Tsunami Research
It's called a wavemaker, and it's a honkin' 300 feet long and 12 feet wide. With support from the National Science Foundation, this huge new tool, the largest of its type in the United States, is helping scientists perform large scale...
Curated Video
Russia earthquake: Russia's Kamchatka region rocked by 7.4-magnitude earthquake
New ReviewA magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Russian Far East on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting the authorities to warn that tsunami waves were possible at the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Curated Video
The tsunami that travelled back in time | About That
Andrew Chang explains how a tsunami, triggered by a powerful earthquake off Russia's east coast, travelled 'back in time.'
Curated Video
Tsunami alerts send thousands searching for higher ground along the Pacific
Widespread damage from tsunami waves after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded appears to have been largely avoided. Experts say this event should be used to gauge disaster preparedness for a more serious situation in the future.
Curated Video
Memorial services held across Asia on 15th tsunami anniversary
About 230,000 people were killed when massive waves from the Indian Ocean swept into 12 countries.
Curated Video
15 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami
Countries along the Indian Ocean coast had a day of mourning and prayer for those lost in a tsunami that devastated the region 15 years ago. Despite new tracking technology, people in the region fear another like it.
Curated Video
Tsunami Democratic group calls for more Spain protests
Two weeks ago, the Tsunami Democratic, a leaderless, anonymous organisation called on protesters to blockade Barcelona's airport.