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Princethorpe College Geography Department

Joined September 2013
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Timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic since start of Iran war

The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.

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Day 4 - A-level Fieldtrip - Developing more valuable NEA skills at the lovely Malton. Considering rural rebranding strategies and statistical skills back at the field centre. @CranedaleCentre @PrincethorpeCol
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Day 3 - A-level Fieldtrip - Friday - Fascinating day developing valuable NEA skills in Scarborough, considering Regeneration and a variety of key players in both South and North Bay. @CranedaleCentre @PrincethorpeCol
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Day 2 - A-level Fieldtrip - Thursday - We braved a -4c windchill to gather beach profile data and explore cliffs, caves, arches and wave cut platforms on the beautiful Flamborough Head. Lots of coastal processes considered and many seals spotted! @CranedaleCentre @PrincethorpeCol
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Day 1 A-level Fieldtrip - Wednesday - Super first day analysing various sea defences and shoreline management approaches from ‘Hold the line’ at Hornsea to ‘No active intervention’ at Skipsea. @CranedaleCentre @PrincethorpeCol
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Watch: Lava soars 1,100 ft above Hawaii’s Kilauea in latest eruption

The fountaining event lasted for nearly five hours and was the 36th volcanic episode since December 2024.

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England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list

Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, strongest storm of 2025

Three reported dead in Jamaica as meteorologists warn of "life-threatening winds, flooding and storm surge".

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Mozambique welcomes $6 billion electricity project from World Bank backing independent.co.uk/news/world…

Mozambique welcomes $6 billion electricity project from World Bank backing

Mozambique has won World Bank backing for a $6 billion hydroelectric plant

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On our last day in Reykjavik we visited an imposing church designed to resemble basalt lava pillars, spent time in the tourist shops and visited the Sky Lagoon geothermal waters and spa to relax before our flight home. An amazing trip from start to finish!
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Yesterday we visited a stunning volcanic crater, Hveradalir, a geothermal area, a lava tunnel with spectacular icicles and saw recent lava with fascinating rippled formations from eruptions in 2021 in the Nattagi valley. Reykjavik our location tomorrow!
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Today we awoke to a dusting of snow which made a tectonic rift in Thingvellir National Park even more stunning in the sunshine! Gullfoss waterfall was equally as amazing, followed by a geothermal geyser, feeding Icelandic horses and an ice cream factory!
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On Solheimajokull Glacier - we saw a meltwater lake, crevasses and icefield, wore crampons, and walked with ice axes! We have visited the amazing Skogafoss Waterfall and visited the ‘Black Beach’ at Reynisfjara among other sites today
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Travel to Iceland went very smoothly! We have visited the ‘Bridge between continents’ where the North American & Eurasian plates are moving apart. The landscapes are unearthly lava fields. We also visited the Gunnuhver Hot Springs & collected lava samples from a recent eruption!
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Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds - The Guardian stocks.apple.com/AldbySVjPRI…

Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds

Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro power

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Death toll passes 1,600 after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake as hundreds remain trapped under rubble

A rescue team in Mandalay, the city closest to the earthquake's epicentre, tells the BBC they "are digging people out with our bare hands".

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Is the US really heading into a recession? bbc.com/news/articles/cgr21j…

Is the US headed into a recession under Trump?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

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Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills | Nigeria | The Guardian theguardian.com/world/2025/m…

Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills

King Okpabi, ruler of Ogale, says Shell has caused chronic pollution, while oil firm argues it is not responsible

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Santorini earthquakes: State of emergency declaration after days of tremors

More than 11,000 people have already left the island of Santorini following a series of tremors in recent days.

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Nasa onboard with world's deepest pool plans - Newquay Aerohub bbc.com/news/articles/cqx9de…

Nasa onboard with world's deepest pool in Cornwall plan

Blue Abyss plans to build the world's deepest pool in Cornwall for sea and space research.

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