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  • 2010 is a year of ecological disasters for our planet. Flooding, drought, heatwave, wildfire and oil spill pose a direct threat to human existance. Faced with enormous losses of lives and property, people are not helpless. When disaster strikes, help comes from all sides. They wipe away tears and begin to rebuild their homes on the ruins. Life goes on.

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Flooding


Overview

Since early April, landslides and floods have killed about 1,500 people across China. China has been suffering from a string of rain-triggered disasters recently. The mudslides in Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces are the latest in a series of disasters that have followed heavy rains.

Sufferings
Devastating Landslides in Zhouqu, Gansu

Devastating Landslides in Zhouqu, Gansu

The mudslide, which hit Zhouqu County, Gansu Province on Aug. 8, had killed 1,287 people while 457 were still missing.

Three Gorges Dam Prevents Flooding Along Yangtze River

Three Gorges Dam Prevents Flooding Along Yangtze River

The Three Gorges Dam on Yangtze River, the country´s largest, is offering a buffer for the worst flood in decades.

Pakistan
<br><strong><p>By the end of July, the worst flood hit Pakistan in more than 80 years, with heavy rain bursting river banks throughout the country. Death toll hits 1423, with 20 mln affected.</p></strong>

By the end of July, the worst flood hit Pakistan in more than 80 years, with heavy rain bursting river banks throughout the country. Death toll hits 1423, with 20 mln affected.
Europe
<br><strong><p>Since early August, the death toll from flooding in central Europe has climbed to 10, thousands homeless. Waters have struck Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.</p></strong>

Since early August, the death toll from flooding in central Europe has climbed to 10, thousands homeless. Waters have struck Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
India
<br><strong><p>By the end of July, devastating flash floods have wreaked havoc in India. More than 130 people dead, nearly 500 others missing.</p></strong>

By the end of July, devastating flash floods have wreaked havoc in India. More than 130 people dead, nearly 500 others missing.
Brazil
<br><strong><p>In early April, flood triggered by torrential rains have killed over 192 people in Brazil, with more than 100 injured and thousands homeless. </p></strong>

In early April, flood triggered by torrential rains have killed over 192 people in Brazil, with more than 100 injured and thousands homeless.

Earthquakes


Overview

The earthquake that devastated Haiti was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. It put the country into a total mess, and the death toll ran into the thousands.

Sufferings
<h5><font color=blue>Death toll</font> of earthquake tops <font color=blue>200,000</font></h5>

Death toll of earthquake tops 200,000

Violence makes <font color=blue>social security</font> worrying

Violence makes social security worrying

Yushu, China
<br><strong><p>On April 14, 2010 a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook northwest China´s Qinghai Province, leaving 2,220 dead, and 100,000 people homeless.</p></strong>

On April 14, 2010 a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook northwest China´s Qinghai Province, leaving 2,220 dead, and 100,000 people homeless.
Chile
<br><strong><p>On Feb. 27th, 2010 an 8.8-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Chile, leaving 723 dead and $30 bln of losses.</p></strong>

On Feb. 27th, 2010 an 8.8-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Chile, leaving 723 dead and $30 bln of losses.
Okinawa, Japan
<br><strong><p>On Feb. 27th, 2010 an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 jolted Japan´s Okinawa Island.</p></strong>

On Feb. 27th, 2010 an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 jolted Japan´s Okinawa Island.
Taiwan, China
<br><strong><p>On March 4, 2010 a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan.</p></strong>

On March 4, 2010 a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan.

Heatwave


Overview

Russia´s heat wave - unprecedented in 130 years of record keeping - has sparked thousands of fires, most of them in western Russia. Heat and acrid smog from the fires also blanketed Moscow for a week in August, doubling the number of recorded deaths in the city.

Sufferings
Wildfires rage in Russia´s heatwave

Wildfires rage in Russia´s heatwave

More than 50 people have died in the wildfires across Russia, and more than 2,000 homes have been destroyed.

Thick smog engulfs Moscow

Thick smog engulfs Moscow

A cloud of harmful smog is covering Moscow, raising airborne pollutants to four times the normal level.

China
<br><strong><p>In July, people in many parts of China suffered from extremely hot weather, especially those in the south. Temperatures keep climbing to nearly 40 degrees Celsius...</p></strong>

In July, people in many parts of China suffered from extremely hot weather, especially those in the south. Temperatures keep climbing to nearly 40 degrees Celsius...
Inida
<br><strong><p>Heat waves hit New Delhi since April and the high temperature here kept over 40 degrees centigrade for a successive 12 days, with the highest 43.7 degree centigrade on April 18...</p></strong>

Heat waves hit New Delhi since April and the high temperature here kept over 40 degrees centigrade for a successive 12 days, with the highest 43.7 degree centigrade on April 18...
U.S.
<br><strong><p>In July, the US East Coast, parts of the Mid-West and Canadas weltered in temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius and higher amidst power outages from record demand and rising health concerns.</p></strong>

In July, the US East Coast, parts of the Mid-West and Canadas weltered in temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius and higher amidst power outages from record demand and rising health concerns.
Portugal
<br><strong><p>Since late July, strong winds and a heatwave have whipped up devastating fires, mostly in forested areas of Portugal´s north and central regions, sparing residents´ homes.</p></strong>

Since late July, strong winds and a heatwave have whipped up devastating fires, mostly in forested areas of Portugal´s north and central regions, sparing residents´ homes.

Oil Spill


Overview

The worst oil spill in US history---The size of the Gulf oil spill has now surpassed the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska. Oil leaked in the Gulf over the past three months causing significant environmental and economic damage.

Dalian Bay polluted after oil pipe explosion

Dalian Bay polluted after oil pipe explosion

Pipeline explosion is causing serious pollution to Dalian Bay,almost 20 kilometers from the accident site - Xin´gang Harbor.

Contaminated Beaches
<br><strong><p>Nearly 5-million barrels of oil leaked into the Gulf over the past three months causing significant environmental and economic damage.</p></strong>

Nearly 5-million barrels of oil leaked into the Gulf over the past three months causing significant environmental and economic damage.
Perplexed People
<br><strong><p>The oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has severely impacted on the lives of fishermen and women in the area who are demanding more assistance from U.S. President Barack Obama and his government.</p></strong>

The oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has severely impacted on the lives of fishermen and women in the area who are demanding more assistance from U.S. President Barack Obama and his government.
Pathetic Wildlifes
<br><strong><p>Experts warn damage to the gulf´s ecosystems and wildlife could be long-term . The spill could be the worst environmental disaster in US history.</p></strong>

Experts warn damage to the gulf´s ecosystems and wildlife could be long-term . The spill could be the worst environmental disaster in US history.
Notorious BP image
<br><strong><p> BP is taking steps to improve its impression left in the minds of US politicians and public alike, following its handling of the Gulf oil spill.</p></strong>

BP is taking steps to improve its impression left in the minds of US politicians and public alike, following its handling of the Gulf oil spill.

Volcanic Ash


Overview

An Icelandic volcano, dormant for 200 years, has erupted, ripping a 1km-long fissure in a field of ice. An enormous plume of volcanic ash, invisible from the ground, has traveled from Iceland to northern Europe. Thousands of flights have been cancelled.

Sufferings
Travellers stranded due to volcano ash

Travellers stranded due to volcano ash

Shipping, tourism and and agriculture across the continent are just SOME of the businesses facing disruption.

Airlines lost over $1.7 bln

Airlines lost over $1.7 bln

Ash from a volcano in Iceland has cleared the skies of aircraft across much of northern Europe, with planes grounded on a scale previously unseen.

Congo
<br><strong><p>One of Africa´s most active volcanoes erupted on Jan 3rd. Nyamulagira in the heavily populated eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began spewing lava off its southern flank into a national park.</p></strong>

One of Africa´s most active volcanoes erupted on Jan 3rd. Nyamulagira in the heavily populated eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began spewing lava off its southern flank into a national park.
Guatemala
<br><strong><p>Pacaya volcano erupted on May 27 killing journalist Anibal Archila who was reporting for local news Noti7.</p></strong>

Pacaya volcano erupted on May 27 killing journalist Anibal Archila who was reporting for local news Noti7.
Ecuador
<br><strong><p>The Tungurahua volcano spews ash and steam during an eruption in Banos, some 130 km (81 miles) southwest of Quito June 1, 2010. Tungurahua has been classed as active since 1999 and had a strong eruption in 2008.</p></strong>

The Tungurahua volcano spews ash and steam during an eruption in Banos, some 130 km (81 miles) southwest of Quito June 1, 2010. Tungurahua has been classed as active since 1999 and had a strong eruption in 2008.
Indonesia
<br><strong><p>A volcano, dormant for four centuries, is erupting in Indonesia. 30,000 people have been forced to flee.</p></strong>

A volcano, dormant for four centuries, is erupting in Indonesia. 30,000 people have been forced to flee.

Drought


Overview

The once-in-a-century drought has left almost 20 million people thirsty in China´s southwestern localities, including Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Sichuan and Chongqing. It had also affected 61.31 million Mu of farmland in southwestern China as of March 5.

Sufferings
26 million people thirsty

26 million people thirsty

Some thirsty students took a few mouthfuls of unprocessed pond water, and came down with vomiting and diarrhea. Full Story>>

8 million hectares farmland affected

8 million hectares farmland affected

Drought had affected 8 million hectares of arable land nationwide as of April 8.

Drought Inflicts Russia, Southeast Asia

Scorching weather brings drought in Russia

A week of temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celcius has destroyed almost 10 million hectares of crops in Russia´s central and European areas.

Southeast Asia experiences dry spell

Thailand: Half of 76 provinces affected
The Philippines: 23 provinces had been affected
Vietnam: Hasn´t seen adequate rainfall in 6 months

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