From MINT: South Korea Floods | Massive Floods Hit South Korea | Seoul Streets Turn Into Rivers!
More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety ministry said on Friday (July 18).
Rice paddies, fields and livestock sheds were seen inundated by heavy floods on Friday in some part of the South Chungcheong region.
Some parts in the south including the city of Seosan in South Chungcheong Province were hit by record precipitation of more than 400 millimetres (16 inches), the safety ministry said.
Torrential rain warnings remain in effect for most of the country's western and southern regions and the weather service has advised extreme caution against landslides and flooding through Saturday (July 19).
(The live stream started some two hours before I tuned in, about two hours and twenty minutes before I posted here.)
France has just unveiled a groundbreaking wind turbine with no blades and no moving parts, and it's revolutionizing how we think about renewable energy.
Located on a windswept plateau in Normandy, this turbine uses a concept called vortex shedding. As the wind flows around a vertical cylinder, it creates alternating low-pressure zones that make the structure gently sway. This movement is then harvested using piezoelectric materials and magnetic induction to generate clean, usable electricity.
The best part is that this generator doesn’t rely on spinning blades or noisy gearboxes, making it incredibly low maintenance and much quieter than traditional turbines. It’s also safer for wildlife and doesn’t disturb the neighbors.
Each unit generates around 100 watts, perfect for off-grid homes, rural sheds, or areas where traditional turbines can’t fit. When grouped together, these minimalist turbines could create a microgrid, providing power for lights or small appliances, even in cloudy regions where solar might not be reliable.
What’s more, the system is modular, durable, and lightweight. No heavy concrete base or high-speed rotating parts means it’s super easy to transport and install, making it perfect for emergency setups in refugee camps or remote areas.
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More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety ministry said on Friday (July 18).
Rice paddies, fields and livestock sheds were seen inundated by heavy floods on Friday in some part of the South Chungcheong region.
Some parts in the south including the city of Seosan in South Chungcheong Province were hit by record precipitation of more than 400 millimetres (16 inches), the safety ministry said.
Torrential rain warnings remain in effect for most of the country's western and southern regions and the weather service has advised extreme caution against landslides and flooding through Saturday (July 19).
(The live stream started some two hours before I tuned in, about two hours and twenty minutes before I posted here.)
So very sad! Our planet is hurting.
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DeleteFrance has just unveiled a groundbreaking wind turbine with no blades and no moving parts, and it's revolutionizing how we think about renewable energy.
ReplyDeleteLocated on a windswept plateau in Normandy, this turbine uses a concept called vortex shedding. As the wind flows around a vertical cylinder, it creates alternating low-pressure zones that make the structure gently sway. This movement is then harvested using piezoelectric materials and magnetic induction to generate clean, usable electricity.
The best part is that this generator doesn’t rely on spinning blades or noisy gearboxes, making it incredibly low maintenance and much quieter than traditional turbines. It’s also safer for wildlife and doesn’t disturb the neighbors.
Each unit generates around 100 watts, perfect for off-grid homes, rural sheds, or areas where traditional turbines can’t fit. When grouped together, these minimalist turbines could create a microgrid, providing power for lights or small appliances, even in cloudy regions where solar might not be reliable.
What’s more, the system is modular, durable, and lightweight. No heavy concrete base or high-speed rotating parts means it’s super easy to transport and install, making it perfect for emergency setups in refugee camps or remote areas.
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