The B.B.C. reports that a record number of British people have left the United Kingdom since 1991, most popular destination being that of Australia, I wonder why? The report also shows that a large proportion of long-term migrants are also returning home.
Was it really a summer? Two weeks to go… and off to the doctor tomorrow 
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Thanks to Mary for producing these quizzes about geography in the news this summer. Have a go at En Garde and Shoot the Hoop, how did you do?
Before you look…
a) Name the geographical feature in the image.
b) Name the location of the feature.
c) Name the issue the photographer is trying to highlight.
Answers here.
Hat-tip Val Vannet.
Blog Action Day is on the 15th of October, topic the environment, I’ve signed up. It would be nice to see lots of Geography bloggers taking part…
In 1999 an earthquake happened in Turkey…
I’ve been enjoying watching my investments fall in value over the last week, another example of globalisation, American banks giving loans to people who can’t afford to pay them back… and I was distressed to find out that Elvis was dead.
(Image courtesy of the B.B.C. .)
On a more serious note a strong earthquake in Peru has lead to several hundred deaths.
Alan has highlighted an article on about the potential of London flooding, some great animations as well. Some further reading can be found here and here on the blog.
Between this coastal arch on the Dorset coast, called Durdle Door
(Image by Alison Ainsworth and courtesy of Ian Murray at Geography Photos.)
and this film…
The B.B.C. reveals all, not the most sensible idea…
Hitting the water at such speed could knock you out, you may not also know the depth of the water or whether rocks are present. This man was very lucky.
The B.B.C. has jumped onto the map skills debate, with an interactive quiz…
