What is a Tsunami
Tsunami is a Japanese word for a “harbor wave”. It is pronounced as Tso-na-me or Cho-na-me. A tsunami is a huge wave generated after an earthquake or underwater movement, and could travel on average...
View ArticleTropical Storm Sendong
Sendong was a tropical storm that hit Northern Mindanao on December 16 and 17, 2011. The storm’s international name was Washi, Japanese term for stellar constellation. Sendong was considered a weak...
View ArticleWhat is Storm Surge?
Storm surge is a seawater level rise caused by a strong storm or cyclone. According to the United State’s NOAA, storm surge is “an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the...
View ArticleWatch: Two male Komodo dragons fighting
Komodo dragons usually moves slowly and appears gentle, but in this video it will change the way you think about these largest lizards in the world. Chris Bray recorded this video at Rinca Island...
View ArticleFish that Can Survive without Water for Years
The lungfish, that be found only in Africa, South America and Australia. This fish thrive in murky waters, mud or even under the slightly-hardened ground. Most fish die if rivers and ponds become...
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