West Coast Early Warning

opinion Essay

945 words

The Japanese National Police Agency has confirmed 14,084 deaths, 5302 injured, and 13,511 missing due to the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake (“Counter”). Japan has the world’s most advanced earthquake early-warning system that includes at least 1,000 seismographs scattered throughout the country. According to some reports, some people received up to a minute advance warning that a quake was about to start. Washington, Oregon, and California are in the Cascadia Subduction Zone that is overdue for a life altering earthquake. Despite the hefty price tag, it is critical we build this system now. We are in a race against time to implement an Early Warning System that could save countless lives.

The United States’ West Coast is part of The Ring of Fire, where 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur. The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a very long, sloping fault that stretches from mid-Vancouver Island to Northern California. It is located on the North-East side of the Ring of Fire. It separates two other major plates called the Juan de Fuca and North American plates. (Flynn). Geological evidence shows the last earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone was in January of 1700. According to geological record, earthquakes happen in this area approximately every 300 years. After all the years of storing up energy, it is well over due for a Megathrust Earthquake. A Megathrust Earthquake is a quake that centers where one tectonic plate slips beneath another. Pressure builds until it releases like a spring mechanism. It usually occurs in a subduction zone just like the Cascadia Subduction Zone. New ocean floor is constantly being created about fifty miles offshore of the Washington and Oregon coast (O'Neill). It is just a matter of time before th...

... middle of paper ...

...y. "Cascadia Megathrust Earthquakes." PNSN - Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. 02 July 2002. PNSN - Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. 18 Apr. 2011.

Henn, Steve. "The Effectiveness of Japan's Earthquake Early-warning System." Marketplace from American Public Media: Business, The Economy, Personal Finance, Wall Street and World News. 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 29 Apr. 2011.

O'Neill, Craig. "The Anatomy of a Megathrust Earthquake." Cosmosmagazine.com. COSMOS Magazine, 07 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 Apr. 2011.

Taugher, Mike. "Early warning for earthquakes on West Coast possible - Inside Bay Area." Inside Bay Area.com. 06 Apr. 2011. The Oakland Tribune. 19 Apr. 2011.

Westfield, Bentley. "Riverside County Implements Early Warning Notification System." West Coast 911 — Firefighting News, Wildfire Updates, West Coast Firefighters, Firefighter Products. 23 Apr. 2008. Web. 24 Apr. 2011.

In this essay, the author

Opines that japan has the world's most advanced earthquake early-warning system that includes at least 1,000 seismographs scattered throughout the country.
Explains the cascadia subduction zone is a long, sloping fault that separates two other major plates called the juan de fuca and north american plates.
Opines that most cities in the cascadia subduction zone are not prepared for a disaster that could cause unimaginable property damage and loss of life.

Opines that japan has the world's most advanced earthquake early-warning system that includes at least 1,000 seismographs scattered throughout the country.
Explains the cascadia subduction zone is a long, sloping fault that separates two other major plates called the juan de fuca and north american plates.
Opines that most cities in the cascadia subduction zone are not prepared for a disaster that could cause unimaginable property damage and loss of life.
Explains that earthquakes send out two waves of energy: the first, called the p-waves, creates very little shaking but travels the fastest. the second, more powerful, is about to strike.
Opines that countries that have an early warning system are learning from their mistakes and putting these systems in place to prevent such damage in the future.
Opines that implementing a system in california could cost around $50 million dollars, while maintaining and monitoring of the system could be as much as $6 million annually.
Opines that the u.s has started developing this early warning system for the west coast, but it is at least five years away from being implemented.
Analyzes how the 9.0 japan earthquake shifted earth on its axis.
Opines that japan's earthquake early-warning system would be costly.
Analyzes o'neill, craig's "the anatomy of a megathrust earthquake." cosmos magazine.

Click here to unlock this and over one million essays

Continue Reading Check Writing Quality

Harness the Power of AI to Boost Your Grades!

Haven't found what you were looking for? Talk to me, I can help!

Hurricane Alertness Essay
explanatory essay
trade winds will blow hurricanes toward the United States coast. Over the past hundred and fifty years, the United States has made changes for how these storms are detected and tracked. These advances help protect human lives and property. This is how hurricane alertness has changed. The first advance in hurricane awareness happened in 1898, and was implemented by President McKinley. Americans were aware of these storms striking the east coast of the United States, but did not know when and where they
In this essay, the author
- Explains that hurricanes are large storms that form over warm ocean water and moist air. they are usually pushed toward a landmass by winds blowing toward the united states coast.
- Explains that the first advance in hurricane awareness occurred in 1898, and president mckinley ordered the weather bureau to establish hurricane warning networks in the west indies.
- Explains that galveston was struck by a hurricane on sept 8th 1900 and was considered the deadliest hurricane in american history.
- Explains that hurricanes are large storms that form over warm ocean water and moist air. they are usually pushed toward a landmass by winds blowing toward the united states coast.
- Explains that the first advance in hurricane awareness occurred in 1898, and president mckinley ordered the weather bureau to establish hurricane warning networks in the west indies.
- Explains that galveston was struck by a hurricane on sept 8th 1900 and was considered the deadliest hurricane in american history.
- Explains that the united states began to see additional advances in hurricane awareness shortly after the galveston tragedy.
- Explains that communication by radio became more common as the united states advanced into the 1930’s and began seeing a regular weather forecast.
- Explains that radar was first studied and invented by robert watson watt and arnold wilkins (duda). it was originally developed for detecting aircraft during world war ii and not for weather monitoring.
- Explains that the first weather satellite launched into space was called tiros i. it was a success and sent images back during its 78-day cycle.
- Explains that the tragedy of galveston, tx was a perfect example of why advances in technology are important.
- Explains that hurricane alertness was due to the traffic issues caused by hurricane floyd's coastal intimidation. advance warning prevented longer traffic jams.
- Explains how to address traffic issues during mass evacuations, such as reverse traffic and head-on collisions if people don't pay attention to the alert.
- Explains that hurricane alertness was very important for preserving life during these massive storms. comparing the hurricane that struck galveston, tx to hurricane floyd strikes north carolina shows that the system does work.
1481 words
Read More
Disaster Warnings: The Earthquake Early Warning System
explanatory essay
Disaster Warnings Just 20 seconds might save a life, a house or a school. The new regional earthquake warning system is designed to promote those 20 seconds that could save people from a disaster. The Earthquake Early Warning System can detect small to large earthquakes very quickly so that a warning could be sent out before destructive seismic waves arrive. It will also give a warning of the intensity of the shaking. These warnings would allow people to take protective actions, such as allowing
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the regional earthquake warning system is designed to promote those 20 seconds that could save people from a disaster.
- Explains that when people feel an earthquake, they immediately begin to freeze and do not know what to do. this shake alert allows people to mentally adjust before the actual shaking begins and then be prepared and get to a safe place.
- Explains that the usgs has supported research and development on earthquake early warning since 2008, with goals to develop methods that will allow a rapid detection of earthquakes in the united states.
- Explains that the regional earthquake warning system is designed to promote those 20 seconds that could save people from a disaster.
- Explains that when people feel an earthquake, they immediately begin to freeze and do not know what to do. this shake alert allows people to mentally adjust before the actual shaking begins and then be prepared and get to a safe place.
- Explains that the usgs has supported research and development on earthquake early warning since 2008, with goals to develop methods that will allow a rapid detection of earthquakes in the united states.
- Explains that the usgs and its partners are dedicated to making an earthquake early warning system.
- Opines that the more people that receive this message means the greater chance we have to reduce the impact.
- Explains that mass messaging systems are too slow for the earthquake early warning system, but many technologies such as broadcast messaging and smartphone apps are being developed.
- States margaret vinci, manager seismological laboratory at california institute of technology, explains that smartphone users are losing seconds if they download apps that are not theirs.
- Opines that if other warning applications are made for smartphones it will be difficult for people to know the differences. these other apps do not have the same sources as the usgs and can send a warning several seconds or minutes later than they can.
- Explains that the overall goal for this project is to develop a system that is intelligent and can deliver an earthquake warning throughout california as quickly as possible.
- Explains that tom heaton, earthquake early warning developer at california institute of technology, created a method to recognize the magnitude and distance of the record from the first second of wave.
- Explains that the time required to detect and issue a warning for an earthquake is dependent on several factors, including the distance between the earthquake source and the closest seismic network seismometer.
- Explains that it takes an infinite amount of time for seismic waves to travel from the source to the seismic station. the closer the station is to a fault, the faster the earthquake can be detected.
- Explains that the southern california seismic network will upgrade the outdated analog station equipment and replace it with new digital equipment over the next couple of years.
- Explains that the earthquake early warning system is a network of seismic and geodetic stations with strong communications. new sensors are needed to reduce the earthquake detection times in california.
- Quotes mark simons, professor of geophysics at california institute of technology, as saying that the science community has already made significant investments.
- Explains that there are three algorithms for quickly detecting the start of an earthquake: earthquake alarm system, onsite algorithm, and virtual seismologist.
- Explains how each algorithm evaluates the information and produces estimates of an evolving earthquakes location and magnitude. the earthquake early warning system can broadcast the results.
- Explains that the earthquake early warning system relies on fast detection and transmission of ground motions from an on-going earthquake.
- Opines that the system's goal is to create a safer future, but without funding, this will not happen. it has an estimated cost of 80 million dollars.
- Explains that the earthquake early warning system has been in development for about 15 years. the bill created an 80 million dollar network of seismographs that could give as much as 60 seconds before the ground starts shaking.
- Opines that the house of representatives urged approval for the 16.1 million dollars per year to deploy the warning system across the west coast.
- Opines that the only way to get the money that they need is through the government. they have even turned to the public to help and gain their input on other ways.
- Explains that the earthquake warning system in japan provided information to its residents about the earthquake and tsunami in tokyo back in 2011.
- Explains japan's warning system has 1,089 detection stations, while california only has 587.
1285 words
Read More
The Cascadia Earthquake: A Disaster that Could Happen
explanatory essay
Imagine if a 9.0 earthquake struck the West Coast today, resulting in a giant tsunami. Coastal towns would be washed away or completely isolated, and electricity would be lost (FOX5). There would be $70 billion in damage and people would only have 15 minutest to evacuate or move to higher ground resulting in 10,000 deaths (FOX5). This sounds like a plot for a scary movie, but this is actually a reality. The Oregon Coast in located on a subduction zone, which makes it very susceptible to major earthquakes
In this essay, the author
- Imagines if a 9.0 earthquake struck the west coast today, resulting in an enormous tsunami. the oregon coast is located on the cascadia subduction zone, which makes it susceptible to major earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Explains that scientists used to believe that the san andreas fault was where a large earthquake tsunami would originate, but recently their attention has shifted to the cascadia subduction zone.
- Compares cascadia's last major event to the tragic tohoku earthquake in 2011 and the sumatra-andaman earthquake of 2004.
- Imagines if a 9.0 earthquake struck the west coast today, resulting in an enormous tsunami. the oregon coast is located on the cascadia subduction zone, which makes it susceptible to major earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Explains that scientists used to believe that the san andreas fault was where a large earthquake tsunami would originate, but recently their attention has shifted to the cascadia subduction zone.
- Compares cascadia's last major event to the tragic tohoku earthquake in 2011 and the sumatra-andaman earthquake of 2004.
- Explains that the 2011 japan tsunami was the most help to predict what this tsunami could do. japan's shoreline is located on a subduction zone resulting in multiple earthquake tsunamis.
- Explains that the tsunami in japan swept cars, planes, houses, and over 1.5 million tons of japanese debris into the ocean, which slowly floated towards the united states’ coast.
- Explains that the state of oregon commissioned a study of earthquake and tsunami preparedness in oregon in the event of the 9.0 cascadia earthquake.
- Explains that tsunami warning systems can save more lives and cut back on damage.
- Explains india's new early warning system, which sends free alerts to mobile phones of subscribers, has improved the response time and saved many lives. important information like tsunami warnings need to be handled by responsible authorities.
- Describes how the coastal education and research foundation used numerical simulation of a tsunami to predict tsunami flood zones rather than hydraulic modeling and empirical study.
- Opines that the upcoming cascadia earthquake will be the most destructive disaster to strike the united states.
- States that pure & applied geophysics 168.11 (2011): 2043-2063. academic search premier.
- Cites survey, "nationwide post event survey and analysis of the 2011 tohoku earthquake tsunami."
- Explains that pacific coast of hokkaido. coastal engineering journal 54.1 (2012): 1250002-1-1250002-17.
- Explains that predicted by probability distribution tendency. journal of coastal research 28.5 (2012): 1020-1031. academic search premier.
2015 words
Read More
Japanese Fu-Go Attacks
analytical essay
specifically during the period in which America was involved in World War II, experienced a false sense of security that downgraded the likelihood of a war being fought on the Homefront. For this reason, the Japanese Fu-Go attacks of late 1944 and early 1945 disrupted the sense of security Americans had enjoyed for centuries and lead to government actions that would later brew discomfort and distrust. Following Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle’s raid of Tokyo in April of 1942, Japan focused efforts
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the japanese fu-go attacks of late 1944 and early 1945 disrupted the sense of security americans enjoyed for centuries and led to government actions that later brew discomfort and distrust.
- Describes how japan focused efforts on its scientific research to provide a means by which it could get revenge for the invasion they suffered.
- Explains that the united states government was able to quickly trace the fu-go balloons back to japan, as the bombs failed to detonate as intended.
- Analyzes how the japanese fu-go attacks of late 1944 and early 1945 disrupted the sense of security americans enjoyed for centuries and led to government actions that later brew discomfort and distrust.
- Describes how japan focused efforts on its scientific research to provide a means by which it could get revenge for the invasion they suffered.
- Explains that the united states government was able to quickly trace the fu-go balloons back to japan, as the bombs failed to detonate as intended.
637 words
Read More
Tropical Storm Allison: The Disaster In Belize City, Belize
explanatory essay
winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 987 mbar (29.1 inHg). Increasing wind shear weakened it to a tropical storm early on June 5. At 14:00 UTC, Allison made landfall near Alligator Point, Florida, with winds of 70 mph (110 km/h). After briefly emerging over Apalachee Bay, Allison struck near St. Marks with winds of 65 mph (100 m/h). Early on June 6, Allison weakened to a tropical depression, shortly before becoming extratropical. The remnants continued northeastward and later
In this essay, the author
- Describes how a westward moving tropical wave reached the caribbean sea in late may and gradually organized over the next few days.
- Explains that while brushing cuba, allison produced wind gusts up to 64 mph (102 km/h) and as much as 18 in (460 mm) of rainfall.
- Describes how a frontal low between bermuda and south carolina developed into tropical depression two late on july 6. a nearby trough enhanced convection and caused strengthening.
- Describes how a westward moving tropical wave reached the caribbean sea in late may and gradually organized over the next few days.
- Explains that while brushing cuba, allison produced wind gusts up to 64 mph (102 km/h) and as much as 18 in (460 mm) of rainfall.
- Describes how a frontal low between bermuda and south carolina developed into tropical depression two late on july 6. a nearby trough enhanced convection and caused strengthening.
- Describes how barry weakened slightly and made landfall on cape breton island less than an hour later. it was declared extratropical early on july 10 near the west coast of newfoundland.
- Describes how a tropical wave emerged into the atlantic ocean from the west coast of africa on july 5 and developed into tropical storm chantal.
- Describes how chantal reached its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 991 mbar (29.3 inhg).
811 words
Read More
Essay On History Of Ghana
explanatory essay
after the medieval West African Ghana Empire. The Empire got referred to in Europe and Arabia as the Ghana Empire after the title of its head, the Ghana. The Empire seems to have split up taking after the 1076 triumph by the Almoravid General Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar. A decreased kingdom kept on existing after Almoravid standard finished, and the kingdom was later consolidated into consequent Sahelian Empires. The antiquated Ghana Empire was roughly 500 miles (800 km) north and west of the present day
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the antiquated ghana empire was roughly 500 miles (800 km) north and west of the present day state of ghana.
- Explains that the ashanti was a west africa sovereign state of the ethnic akan individuals. the british protected the workplace of asantehene in 1902 and resuscitated it in 1935.
- Explains that the british fortifications' legislative leaders controlled the seaside areas, and the legislative council incorporated the parts of the executive council and informal parts looked over british business.
- Explains that the antiquated ghana empire was roughly 500 miles (800 km) north and west of the present day state of ghana.
- Explains that the ashanti was a west africa sovereign state of the ethnic akan individuals. the british protected the workplace of asantehene in 1902 and resuscitated it in 1935.
- Explains that the british fortifications' legislative leaders controlled the seaside areas, and the legislative council incorporated the parts of the executive council and informal parts looked over british business.
- Explains that nkrumah's gold coast government issued a white paper with recommendations for gold coast freedom.
864 words
Read More
The Formation of Hurricanes
explanatory essay
Atlantic often begin near Africa, drift west on the Trade Winds, and veer north as they meet the winds coming eastward across North America. Hurricanes over the Eastern Pacific begin in the warm waters off the Central American and Mexican coasts. Eastern and Central Pacific storms are called "hurricanes." Storms to the west of the International Date Line are called "typhoons." Because of the destructive force of hurricanes during late summer and early autumn, scientists constantly monitor
In this essay, the author
- Explains that hurricanes begin as tropical storms over the warm moist waters of the atlantic and pacific oceans near the equator.
- Describes the equator as the relatively peaceful center of the hurricane, which moves at speeds between 74 and 200 miles per hour.
- Explains that hurricanes over the atlantic often begin near africa, drift west on the trade winds, and veer north as they meet the winds coming eastward across north america.
- Explains that hurricanes begin as tropical storms over the warm moist waters of the atlantic and pacific oceans near the equator.
- Describes the equator as the relatively peaceful center of the hurricane, which moves at speeds between 74 and 200 miles per hour.
- Explains that hurricanes over the atlantic often begin near africa, drift west on the trade winds, and veer north as they meet the winds coming eastward across north america.
- Explains that scientists monitor hurricanes with satellites and sometimes even fly airplane surveillance to keep track of tropical storms that might develop into hurricane. hurricanes are classified into 5 different categories.
- Explains that we measure the winds in miles per hour (mph), the categories are sorted like this: category 1: less than 95mph category 2: more than 110mph
- Explains that there are no atmospheric conditions that can be measured to predict where a hurricane will develop. the national hurricane center in miami, searches for potential hurricanes in their early stages and tracks them through their life cycle.
- Explains satellites detect hurricanes in their early stages of development and can provide early warnings. hurricane ivan continues to make the headlines, and its remains are now classified as a weak hurricane.
- Explains that the last of ivan has moved away from the mid-atlantic coast but before it did so it managed to produce large amounts of rain over vast areas.
- Explains that jaffrey, new hampshire, virginias, maryland, and new england were affected by large amounts of rain, which caused flooding problems, landslides and roads were closed and parts of the new york city subway system were not in use.
- Explains how the countries in all the hurricanes paths were affected this summer. anguilla, antigua and barbuda were not affected.
- Explains that damage on grand bahama island is severe, and major resorts are closed for repairs. the crowne plaza golf resort & casino at the royal oasis has not yet announced a reopen date.
- Compares the effects of ivan on belize, bermuda, and the british virgin islands.
- Explains that ivan left wind and water damage on the west coast of cuba, curaçao, dominica and grenada.
- Explains that most resorts on the popular north coast (montego bay and ocho rios) suffered mostly cosmetic damage.
- States that two beaches resorts are not planning to reopen until october. kingston and the south coast were slammed.
- States that st. maarten/st. martin isn't affected, while saint-vincent and the grenadines have no major damage to hotels and tourist facilities except for union island.
928 words
Read More
Hurricane Camille
explanatory essay
shores of the Gulf of Mexico, a storm that effected people far and wide. Camille formed on August 14th just west of the Cayman Islands and rapidly intensified overnight becoming a category 3 hurricane approaching the island of Cuba. The storm trekked north-northwestward across the Gulf and became a stage 5 hurricane and maintained its strength before making landfall on the Mississippi Coast on the eve of August 17th. The devastating aftermath in the weeks to follow induced by the winds, surges, and
In this essay, the author
- Describes the devastating aftermath of hurricane camille, which slammed into the gulf of mexico on august 14th.
- Describes the development of tropical storm camille, which began traveling westward, then north, across the atlantic ocean, and was recognized as a tropical disturbance.
- Describes how the eye of camille hit landfall the night of the 17th around 10:30 cst. the storm surge reached an astonishing 24.2 feet.
- Describes the devastating aftermath of hurricane camille, which slammed into the gulf of mexico on august 14th.
- Describes the development of tropical storm camille, which began traveling westward, then north, across the atlantic ocean, and was recognized as a tropical disturbance.
- Describes how the eye of camille hit landfall the night of the 17th around 10:30 cst. the storm surge reached an astonishing 24.2 feet.
- Explains hurricane camille was an extraordinary show of power by mother nature and proved that through the scars it left on the extremely long and unordinary path is taken through eastern portion of the united states.
637 words
Read More
Negative Effects of Rap Music
analytical essay
heightens the youths chances of having similar aggressive thoughts and behaviors. In 1986 N.W.A released their first debut album introducing more explicit lyrics and violent destructive images in their videos such as “F—Tha Police”. This pushed other west coast rappers to begin u... ... middle of paper ... ...Journal of Undergraduate Psychological Research2006, Vol .http://library.wcsu.edu/dspace/bitstream/0/35/1/ ‘Molly’ Drug Glamorized by Stars, Spreading Fast Among Young People http://abcnews
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how gangster rap depicted violence, guns, gangs, drugs, and sexism in the 1980s and 1990s. different music contributed to the variety of music that we have today.
- Explains that violent lyrics increase negative emotions and thoughts that can lead to aggression, according to a study published in the journal of personality and social psychology.
- Analyzes how illicit drug links in music have doubled in the years 1979-1997.
- Analyzes how gangster rap depicted violence, guns, gangs, drugs, and sexism in the 1980s and 1990s. different music contributed to the variety of music that we have today.
- Explains that violent lyrics increase negative emotions and thoughts that can lead to aggression, according to a study published in the journal of personality and social psychology.
- Analyzes how illicit drug links in music have doubled in the years 1979-1997.
- Analyzes how artists like rick ross, snoop lion, and wiz khalifa talk about the joy and thrills of smoking weed and their love for cannabis in their music and movies.
- Analyzes how sexism depicted in music videos is also causes of violent behaviors towards females from men.
- Opines that rap music and its artist are negatively affecting the society by promoting violent behavior and drugs to our nation’s audience.
- Explains that violent song lyrics may lead to violent behavior.
- Analyzes how ‘molly’ drug glamorized by stars, spreading fast among young people. burstein emphasizes danger of “molly.”
920 words
Read More
The Great Tohoku Earthquake
explanatory essay
297 degree North and longitude of 142.372 degree East, near the east coast of Honshu, Japan (USGS, 2013). An earthquake and tsunami waves caused widespread damage to many areas of Japan. People in Japan are still recovering from the damages. The Tohoku earthquake caused by the movement of the Pacific plate slides underneath the Eurasia plate at the rate of three inches per year, associated with Japan Trench
In this essay, the author
- Describes the great tohoku earthquake, which caused widespread damage to many areas of japan.
- Describes the tohoku earthquake caused by the movement of the pacific plate slides underneath the eurasia plate at the rate of three inches per year, associated with japan trench.
- Explains that the tsunami had reached the heights of 29.6 meter at ofunato, 18.4 metre at onagawa, and 9.4 meters at iwaki.
- Describes the great tohoku earthquake, which caused widespread damage to many areas of japan.
- Describes the tohoku earthquake caused by the movement of the pacific plate slides underneath the eurasia plate at the rate of three inches per year, associated with japan trench.
- Explains that the tsunami had reached the heights of 29.6 meter at ofunato, 18.4 metre at onagawa, and 9.4 meters at iwaki.
- Explains that japan's meteorological agency underestimated the tohoku earthquake and its tsunami as the subduction zone of japan should not produce the magnitude 9.0 earthquake.
- Explains that the tsunami caused a nuclear accident at three reactors in the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant and led to the level of 7 meltdowns.
- Explains that the 2011 tohoku earthquake resulted in many changes around the earth, such as japan moving eastward by 2.4 meter toward north america.
- Explains that the earthquake and tsunami caused serious impact on the humanitarian and the economic. the government established a cabinet level reconstruction agency in february 2012.
- Opines that the great tohoku earthquake’s tsunami could tell us a valuable information. a similar earthquake may occur on america's west coast.
- Explains that unusual animal behaviors are an aspect for studying earthquakes. dogs and cats have the advantage of smell receptors, olfactory cells, and ultrasound hearing that the human does not.
- Explains that the 2011 tohoku earthquake in japan is the fourth largest in the world since 1900.
1226 words
Read More
Global Warming
opinion essay
Global warming is the most urgent environmental problem the world will face in the next decade and the next century. Few, if any, trends are more important to our future than climate change caused by human activities. Scientist around the world are warning us that global warming poses a major threat to our future quality of life, previously there has been little information on this problem. Right now, the rate of global warming may be 100 times faster than it has ever been. Very soon the earth may become
In this essay, the author
- Opines that global warming is the most urgent environmental problem the world will face in the next decade and century.
- Opines that it is vital to understand the complex relationship between the atmosphere and the earth. the earth will continue to heat up hotter than it has been in the past million years.
- Explains that global warming will affect weather everywhere, plants and animals everywhere and people everywhere. humans are warming the earth1s atmosphere by burning fuels, cutting down forests, and by taking part in other activities that release heat-trapping gasses into the air.
- Opines that global warming is the most urgent environmental problem the world will face in the next decade and century.
- Opines that it is vital to understand the complex relationship between the atmosphere and the earth. the earth will continue to heat up hotter than it has been in the past million years.
- Explains that global warming will affect weather everywhere, plants and animals everywhere and people everywhere. humans are warming the earth1s atmosphere by burning fuels, cutting down forests, and by taking part in other activities that release heat-trapping gasses into the air.
- Explains that scientists found no overall warming trend in weather records kept since the nineteenth century. however, the united states covers only 1.5 percent of the earth1s surface.
- Predicts that the global temperature will rise between 3 and 9 degrees fahrenheit in the next century.
- Explains that a 1 foot rise in sea level can cause shorelines to recede 100 feet, and in flat terrain, 1,000 feet. coastal marshes, vital nurseries for fish, will be endangered.
- Explains that ocean water may cover the florida keys and southern florida and louisiana. agricultural scientists must develop varieties of wheat and other crops that can grow in a longer but drier growing season.
- Opines that conservation will be important for drinking water supplies. governments that control building and other development along coasts must plan for rising sea levels.
777 words
Read More
Sumartran Tsunami
analytical essay
On December 26, 2004 a wave of destruction hit the coasts along the Indian Ocean, affecting lives all over the world. Not only did this disaster bring about a world wide relief effort, but caused a reevaluation of the lack of warning systems in place for many regions threatened by seismic activity and potential devastating coastal impact of seafloor earthquakes. Six months later, information abounds in text, television, and periodicals for any lay person to research. The diversity of perspective
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a wave of destruction hit the coasts along the indian ocean, affecting lives all over the world. this disaster brought about reevaluation of the lack of warning systems in place for many regions threatened by seismic activity.
- Explains that subjects range from brief plate tectonic education to in depth geophysical analysis, from calls for aid involvement to answers revolving around predictability and warning.
- Explains that a curious student can easily identify the characteristics and perspective of periodicals. human geography and public relations sources responded quicker with information and relayed simple geographical concepts.
- Explains that a wave of destruction hit the coasts along the indian ocean, affecting lives all over the world. this disaster brought about reevaluation of the lack of warning systems in place for many regions threatened by seismic activity.
- Explains that subjects range from brief plate tectonic education to in depth geophysical analysis, from calls for aid involvement to answers revolving around predictability and warning.
- Explains that a curious student can easily identify the characteristics and perspective of periodicals. human geography and public relations sources responded quicker with information and relayed simple geographical concepts.
- Analyzes how the magazine, and its television and internet productions are directed toward a curious, but mostly naive audience.
- Analyzes how the national geographic article provided enough information to help the reader understand the awesome effect of this tragedy, but did not offer the perspective of science or research. the little geophysical concepts presented were vaguely credited to the usgs
- Compares the informational layout and human interest presentation of science news to that of national geographic. sid perkins provided more quantitative data when presenting the actual event.
- Explains that the sudden surge of the india plate downward, toward the planet's center, slightly altered the distribution of mass.
- Analyzes how perkins' article exemplifies his approach, not oversimplifying the information, but offering an analogy to illustrate the process or concept.
- Opines that a reader could find his perspective informative and direct, but lacking an objective. his goal being to inform, not present research data, this reader finds his article to be the easiest and most accurate read
- Analyzes the lack of a general presentation of the processes that cause such an event and human interest reports in scholarly journals and periodicals.
- Analyzes how yudhijt bhattacharjee's article, "in the wake of disaster, scientists seek out clues to prevention", addresses the tsunami effects and its surprising effect on scientific research.
- Analyzes how richard a. kerr's article, "failure to gauge the quake crippled the warning effect", discusses the process in which information was gathered and shred prior to and during the quake and subsequent efforts to define the size and range of the related tsunami.
- Analyzes how the last sample, "sumatran quake supersized", appeared in the february 18 issue of science.
- Explains that seismologists tracing earth’s shivers after the great tsunami of 26 december have found that they had overlooked fully two-thirds of the energy released.
- Analyzes how the editor describes efforts being made to develop a tsunami-detecting network and tsunami evacuation routes in subduction zones where underwater earthquakes pose an immediate threat in geologic time.
- Analyzes the theme and subject matter of the last three articles in science, though written by different authors, as related to the tsunami and human interest accounts.
- Opines that a well-rounded reader can appreciate their differences and rely on their similarities. discounting any article or source simply means that the reader cannot understand the audience for which the article was written.
1475 words
Read More
Hurricane Agnes Research Paper
analytical essay
On Saturday June 11, 1972, a collection of storms began to form up the Pacific Coast of South America. What began as a "small circulation detected over the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico on Thursday, 15 June, 1972" (Weatherwise, ) was eventually upgraded into tropical depression status with its expected storm development to occur in the northwestern portion of the Caribbean Sea. "The following day, this tropical depression matured into the first tropical storm of the season and was named
In this essay, the author
- Explains that agnes was still in the carolinas, but a cold front passed through the eastern great lakes region and stalled over the western portion of new york, producing six to eight inches of rain.
- Explains how hurricane agnes became the most costly hurricane to ever ravage the united states of america.
- Analyzes how the film, agnes: the flood of '72, portrayed the town's concern of future weather rage.
- Explains that agnes was still in the carolinas, but a cold front passed through the eastern great lakes region and stalled over the western portion of new york, producing six to eight inches of rain.
- Explains how hurricane agnes became the most costly hurricane to ever ravage the united states of america.
- Analyzes how the film, agnes: the flood of '72, portrayed the town's concern of future weather rage.
- Analyzes how agnes: flood of '72 describes the devastating loss of lives, including a baby's drowning.
- Analyzes how hurricane agnes wreaked havoc on 15 states, including florida, new york, pennsylvania, maryland, and virginia.
- Analyzes how hurricane agnes was the most widespread and costly disaster at that time in american history.
1547 words
Read More
Symbols and Symbolism in The Great Gatsby
analytical essay
Symbolism in The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has more relevance in today’s society than it did when it was written. With the recent societal trend that emphasizes lack of morals and material wealth over a meaningful existence, Fitzgerald’s message really hits home. Which is more important - money or love? Social status or being true to oneself? Fitzgerald uses metaphor and symbols to great effect in order to illustrate what can happen when the pursuit of happiness becomes warped
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how fitzgerald's the great gatsby uses metaphor and symbols to illustrate what can happen when the pursuit of happiness becomes warped (by american ideals).
- Explains that the color green represents the hopes and dreams of people striving to accomplish the american dream of wealth and glory.
- Analyzes how the valley of ashes represents a nation obsessed with money. it is filled with the gray industrial ash of the factories that helped to catapult dreamers to the top.
- Analyzes how fitzgerald's the great gatsby uses metaphor and symbols to illustrate what can happen when the pursuit of happiness becomes warped (by american ideals).
- Explains that the color green represents the hopes and dreams of people striving to accomplish the american dream of wealth and glory.
- Analyzes how the valley of ashes represents a nation obsessed with money. it is filled with the gray industrial ash of the factories that helped to catapult dreamers to the top.
- Analyzes how the towns of east and west egg are symbolic, and gatsby is "subtly incompatible" with east egg's affluent society.
- Explains that the weather is another symbol that is used primarily for the purpose of setting the general mood of the book. death and despair are generally proceeded by rain or gloomy, foggy weather.
- Analyzes how gatsby's car, clothes, and other material possessions represent his wealth and the fact that he fills his life with lavish and expensive items that make him feel successful.
- Explains that gatsby has a large collection of books that are "uncut," meaning the spines and pages have not been bent. he proudly displays his grand library, which makes people feel educated and of higher social status.
- Analyzes how the green light at the end of daisy's dock is probably the most frequently used symbol of the novel. it represents gatsby’s longing desire for something he can never have.
- Explains that silver and gold represent wealth and social status. they are also symbolic of "old money." gatsby has a gold car which he hopes will make him look more like old money.
- Explains that the color white represents innocence and youth. it also symbolizes something untouched or scathed by the pursuit of money.
- Analyzes how the eyes of t.j. eckleburg are another piece of symbolism in "the great gatsby."
- Opines that fitzgerald's "the great gatsby" is a classic piece of american literature and warns us of the dangers of uninhibited pursuit of money solely for the purpose of material gain.
- Cites bewley, marius, and mcadams, tony, in modern critical interpretations: the great gatsby.
1213 words
Read More
Kennedy Came Out of the Cuban Missile Crisis Better Than Khrushchev
opinion essay
government in Cuba. This was yet again another blow for the US, to have a Communist country only 90 miles away from nearest US soil made America even tenser. There was now a Communist presence in the Western hemisphere. This meant; · America's Early Warning Defense System, in the Arctic was now virtually useless · Kh... ... middle of paper ... ...overthrow Castro, in 1961. Having weighed up both cases my initial impressions were that Khrushchev came out of the crisis better than Kennedy
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the us had invested a great deal of money into cuban.
- Narrates how castro called for aid from the us (marshall aid) in 1959 - 60.
- Describes the man who saw sense first, with his idea of 'quid pro quo'.
- Opines that the us had invested a great deal of money into cuban.
- Narrates how castro called for aid from the us (marshall aid) in 1959 - 60.
- Describes the man who saw sense first, with his idea of 'quid pro quo'.
- Opines that stop a us invasion of cuba and at the same time agree on nato missiles.
666 words
Read More