Santiago is hosting an international meeting with prominent figures from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 28 countries, aimed at developing the next Atlas for the seventh assessment cycle (AR7), focusing on uniting scientific data with real regional impacts to inform effective policy-making and educate a diverse audience. #ClimateChange #IPCC #Sustainability #CL #28
Civil engineer Cristián Cortez analyzed the potential impacts of a major earthquake and subsequent tsunami on Viña del Mar, explaining that a quake of magnitude 8.5 could generate tsunami waves exceeding 5 to 10 meters, inundating coastal areas and stressing the need for immediate evacuation measures and preparedness in such high-risk locations. #EarthquakePreparedness #TsunamiRisk #CoastalEngineering
In recent weeks, there has been a surge in reports of threats of potential shootings at educational institutions across the country, attributed to a viral social media challenge called "Mañana Tiroteo," which spurs fake shooting threats that create fear within educational communities and lead to numerous class suspensions, highlighting the need for a focus on socio-emotional skills and educational responses in prevention efforts. #SchoolSafety #DigitalAwareness #MentalHealth #CL #AR #BR
