CNA-Sinkholes in Singapore. Can We Really Avoid Them?
Posted on September 23rd, 2024 in Global Risk Management by Tony Loughran
ZeroRisk International High Risk Adviser Tingjun Zhang, discusses with host Diana Ser, 20:06 Tips on how to survive a sinkhole.
CNA - TALKING POINT - Sep 23, 2024
Last month, the shocking news of an Indian tourist falling into a sinkhole in KL dominated the headlines. How does the ground beneath our feet suddenly give way and swallow a whole person? In this episode of Talking Point, host Diana Ser visits ground zero in KL to find out what could have happened and also whether we can spot any warning signs of sinkholes. And while this happened in neighbouring Malaysia, she digs into the earth in Singapore to find out what lies beneath us and whether we are at risk here.
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00:00 Sinkhole tragedy in Kuala Lumpur
03:00 What happened in Kuala Lumpur?
05:09 How to spot potential sinkholes
08:28 Sinkholes in Singapore and Asia
10:06 Is Singapore at risk of natural sinkholes?
13:11 How can a burst pipe cause a sinkhole?
14:39 How do we minimise the risk of sinkholes?
16:43 How climate change can cause sinkholes
20:06 Tips on how to survive a sinkhole
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