Ocean life dying fast...

 

 

The health of the world’s oceans is declining faster than thought. The ocean is heating up by climate change, turning less alkaline after absorbing carbon-dioxide gas. As well as that, other issues like over fishing and chemical pollution is combining together resulting in a more powerful threat. The international programme on the State of the Ocean warns that if the oceans get to hot and full of acid then that means that it could be a big threat; this is because it could result to extinction of much sea life. People have said that we have been taking the ocean for granted and that we should care for it more. The IPSO have said that we must stop the increase of carbon-dioxide if we want to save this beautiful world under the sea.

 

 

Written by AL and VL

 

 

 

Topic of the Month - Mt. Kilauea

This volcano is located in the Hawaii islands; the volcano is a shield volcano. It formed millions of years ago underwater. Mt. Kilauea has erupted so many times it rose up from the water.

Mt. Kilauea created some of Hawaii and its islands; this is because the volcano erupted so much and so often that little by little it has grown and grown and grown. Now it is a full island with its own name, but it will continue to grow as the lava is constantly flowing out and this means that little by little the lava falls into the sea. The lava has then risen through the water, cooled and got bigger and bigger.

The volcano is located near the pacific plate, lots of tourists love visiting this volcano. They love seeing the lava spew out!!! However this volcano could become very hazardous, if it carries on erupting it might destroy some of the islands!

Written by AL and VL

In the News...

Disaster in Japan

On the 4^th of September, two tornadoes hit Japan in three days. Tornadoes tore through eastern Japan, injuring dozens of people, at least one seriously, and destroying some buildings. Police in Saitama prefecture, near Tokyo, said 63 people were reported injured.

Kyodo News reported that the tornadoes toppled power lines, blew roofs off homes and sent debris flying, smashing windows at an elementary school. Shelters have been opened in the areas affected and authorities have activated emergency plans.

We hope that all the people in Japan who were injured or lost loved ones in the tornadoes have all the help and support that the need. We also hope that no more disasters happen in the upcoming months and hopefully years, so the people have time to fix all the damage.

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Written by VL and AL