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One common primary (or immediate) effect of an earthquake is the destruction of buildings. The collapse of buildings could in turn lead to the loss of life. Earthquakes may also cause damage to vital infr...

Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without impacting of the needs of the future. A sustainable city should consider three key areas; economics, social, and environment. The cit...

With recent healthcare advances and better lifestyles people are beginning to live longer, which in developed countries, such as the UK, is resulting in a higher population of elderly people. This populat...

The movement of tectonic plates due to convection currents under the earths crust.

The advantages are that it will supply a number of jobs for the local community. This will be because builders, plumbers, electricians etc will be needed for the building of the airport, and then staff wi...