Singapore and Volcanic Activity
Although Singapore isn't home to any Volcanoes, the threat of volcanic fallout is quite large. Singapore is located in a very high threat zone due to Indonesia and the Philippines. This area is quite active due to the Pacific Rim of Fire as well. As said before, there are no Volcanoes in Singapore, but ash can still reach the country with ease. The eruption of Pinatubo in 1991 which was over 2,400km away still reached the country. Unlike tsunamis and earthquakes, volcanoes have a wider reach.
Some measures and precautions that need to be taken in event of an eruption are having enough resources, follow official warnings and evacuation orders, and wear potential eye protection. Volcanoes have the potential to affect the whole world, not just the surrounding region. Being prepared and knowing how to act in time of emergency is very important. A super volcano can reach anyone no matter if there is a volcano in that country or not.
https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2017/doc/lecturers/SCT/as_abs.pdf
https://www.voanews.com/a/philippine-volcano-spews-ash-and-steam-alarms-villagers-/6603935.html
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/resources/what-to-do-during-a-volcanic-eruption/
Hi, your blog looks good! even though Singapore don't have volcanoes you still provided information about how other countries like Indonesia can affect outside countries that are not in the ring of fire.
ReplyDeleteNice post Casey, I thought it was really informative. I found it insane though that the eruption of Pinatubo in 1991 was over 2,400km away and still was able to reach and impact Singapore. It's pretty terrifying the reach that volcanic eruptions can have!
ReplyDelete