Indonesian Earthquake
A strong undersea earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck 315km north of Ambon in the Moluccas islands in eastern. A tsunami warning was later issued but the country's meteorological agency has said the threat has passed.
Urban Land Use Models
This website explains the urban land use models for both LEDCs and MEDCs. It includes information on the Burgess Model and the Hoyt Model for MEDCs and about the development of the Zomba Model for LEDCs.
Disappearing Coasts
The BBC reports that Wales has been urged to take "urgent action" to prepare for the impact of coastal erosion and flooding. The National Trust says three-quarters of the Welsh coastline it owns could be badly affected over the next century.
