The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) failed to issue proper storm warnings before the Princess of the Stars left port in Manila and into the path of an incoming typhoon. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it recently invested US$40 million in new equipment at PAGASA, but that the agency lacked the qualified meteorologists and climatologists to put the advanced technology to proper use.
Archive for July, 2008
Lack Of Meteorology Experts In Philippines Contributes To Ferry Disaster
Posted in News, Philippines, World Affairs, tagged meteorology, MV Princess Of the Stars, Philippines on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Maybe The Real Reason Chinese Didn’t Seek Help For Quake
Posted in China, Environment, News, World Affairs, tagged Chinese Earthquake, Chinese Military, HAARP, nuclear explosion on July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
According to sources, a nuclear accident did happen. On June 27, the Chinese military disclosed that 2,700 chemical cleanup workers had been sent to earthquake disaster areas for nuclear chemical emergency rescue.