Innholdsfortegnelse for 5/2020 i ASIAN Geographic

Never stopping until they reach their goals, metal people are vigorous, strong, ambitious, domineering and self-motivated. They are heroic and generous, always extending a helping hand to someone in need; responsible, disciplined; patient and loyal to their friends, going the extra mile to build good relationships with the people around. Metal types are people who have a balance of yin and yang, making them neither extroverted nor introverted, always able to maintain a temperate manner. They are extremely wise, stable and methodical, often business-oriented well organised. They are able to understand and appreciate the richness and luxuries of life, enjoying the good things, often feeling satisfied with where they are in their lives, accepting that there are times where they just have to let go of certain things, and move…

In Mesopotamia Much of the copper used in Mesopotamia was used to create “foundation figures”. These figures were cast in copper and placed beneath the foundation of a building (often a temple), and were never meant to be found; they were only intended for the Gods. The most well-known figure excavated from this time is the “Foundation Figure of King Ur-Nammu” (ca. 2112–2004 BCE). Egyptians Mining copper from Sinai, the Egyptians used the to make agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, as well as cookware, dishes, saws, chisels and knives. Additionally, known for their fondness for personal beautification, they made mirrors and razors from copper India In India, copper was often used in the making of tools and weapons, as well as in the creation of religious statues, with…

Romans and Greeks From around 500 BCE, the Romans used lead in aqueducts, water pipes, baths and cooking pots. By the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE, the poisonous effects of lead were known to both the Greeks and Romans China Lead has often been found in bronzeware of the Erlitou culture (c. 2100 to 1800 BCE) in Eastern China. The most common artefacts found are drinking vessels from the Yin dynasty (c. 1600 to 1046 BCE). However, over time, the lead would leach into the grape and rice wines, and its use fell out of favour…

{DELFT ISLAND – PALK STRAIT, SRI LANKA} Also known as Neduntheevu or Nedunthivu, the island of Delft is located in the Palk Strait, northern Sri Lanka. Unlike many other islands in Sri Lanka whose names are in Tamil, Delft goes by a Dutch name, taking after the city in the Netherlands named by Rijckloff van Goens. Shaped in a rough oval, Delft covers just 50 square kilometres – around eight kilometres long by six kilometres wide – and is surrounded by shallow waters and beaches of broken coral and white sand. Delft is home to a largely Christian and Hindu Tamil community, who lives closer to the northern coast. Delft is the second largest of Sri Lanka’s islands with a history that spans over 1,000 years. The history and heritage…

Egyptians Egypt was known as a land of bountiful gold, but the commodity was often controlled by the king, and those of a higher royal status were often the individuals with a large collection of gold objects. Gold was used commonly to make jewellery, ornaments, death masks, diadems, ornamental weapons, among many other objects. The most famous discovery of gold from Egypt was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the only Egyptian burial tomb that has remained in a relatively intact state at the point of discovery. King Tutankhamun had three different coffins laid on top of one another. The first two that were unearthed were made from wood and covered with gold sheet but the innermost coffin was found to have been made from thick sheets of pure…

• WASTE ROCK: Along with the ore, mining produces waste rock that does not have sufficient metal concentration for economic recovery. The composition of the waste rock will dictate the elements released into the environment • TAILINGS: Mine tailings are the fine mineral particles that remain after the ore is processed and the valuable minerals are separated. Mixed with water as slurry, it can be damaging to the environment by releasing toxic metals, causing erosion and sinkholes, and contaminating soil and water supplies. Tailings can contain as much as three dozen dangerous chemicals including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide, all of which pose significant threats to local communities and ecosystems, especially in downstream environments, if the facilities in which they are stored are not properly designed and constructed or maintained…

The Philippines is one of the largest archipelagos in the world. With more than 7,600 islands, the country is a diver’s playground, catering to divers of all skill levels. It is also home to some of the most exciting wrecks, some of which can even be dived by beginners. Join us as we reveal the mysteries of three of the country’s best wreck dive sites. “Like a shipwreck or a jetty, almost anything that forms a structure in the ocean, whether it is natural or artificial over time, collects life.”- Sylvia Earle El Capitan (USS Majaba), Subic Bay Perfect for divers of all levels, the El Capitan (also known as the USS Majaba) is an American freighter that was constructed in Portland, Oregon in 1919. Used to shuttle cargo between…

Rolex Testimonee Juan Diego Flórez OPERA SINGER Juan Diego Flórez is one of today’s most celebrated and beloved tenors. With a career that includes performances on the world’s leading stages, the Peruvian known for his expressive singing and virtuosity has established himself as a great opera talent. In addition to his operatic appearances and recordings, his generosity and passion inspire his many philanthropic endeavours. He became a Rolex Testimonee in 2015. Rolex Testimonee Sonya Yoncheva OPERA SINGER Sonya Yoncheva is heralded as one of the most exciting performers of her generation. The renowned Bulgarian-Swiss operatic soprano is in constant demand at the world’s greatest opera houses, from the Opéra National de Paris to La Scala and the Met. She joined the family of Rolex Testimonees in 2011. Rolex Testimonee Rolando…

The discovery of metals revolutionised civilisations. Making up around 25 percent of Earth’s crust, they have shaped the way we live and governed our development and progress as a society. Join us as we go back to the very beginnings of metallurgy, looking at the eight most influential metals that were harnessed in ancient times and some of the most notable uses of these metals. Copper AROUND 9,000 BCE Found in Nature in vast quantities, copper is mostly locked away in Earth’s crust, occurring in oxidised states and in combination with other metals. But copper also occurs naturally in an uncombined form, and this native metallic copper, with its unmistakable reddish-orange hue, became the first metal used widely by ancient cultures, with the oldest artefacts dating back to around 9,000…

While the term “tin can” is commonly used, today’s cans are generally made of steel with a coating of tin (called tinplate) or aluminium, which is both cheaper and easier to work with than tin-plated steel. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TIN CAN In 1795, French inventor named Nicholas Appert. began experimenting with ways to preserve food (including dairy and soup), by using glass jars and sealing them with a cork and sealing wax, before placing them in boiling water. In 1800, when Napoleon Bonaparte offered prize money to whoever was able to come up with an effective way of preserving perishable food for his army, Appert presented his preserved fruits and vegetables at a public exposition, and was subsequently awarded a grant by the French Ministry of the Interior.…

You stay so strongyet malleableunique in many ways … Over the yearsthrough rain or shineyou fill our living days … With manyprecious memoriesand moments we create … With many coloursmany huesupon the binding slate … Transforming intovarious modeseach with a form we see … Materials thatcome and bemuch use for you and me … Cups, spoonsknives and forkssaucers, pots and pans … Cars, bikesaeroplanescables, fridges, fans … Titaniumalloys and alljewellery of all types … Frames of steelaluminiumassorted ceiling lights … Through historyyou held a placefrom many different views The best beinghow you would changeinto what we would choose … As life is fullof much surprisewe never really know … How you will enterall our livesand turn our hearts aglow … Yet in the endso tiny yet so powerfulyou are ……

• FERROUS METALS: These metals mostly contain iron, are good conductors of electricity and have good magnetic properties. They are generally vulnerable to rust when exposed to moisture. Examples include carbon steel, cast iron and wrought iron • NON-FERROUS METALS: Such metals do not contain any iron and have no magnetic properties, but they are malleable and have a higher resistance to rust and corrosion. They generally weigh much less than ferrous metals. Examples include aluminium, copper and brass…

To pull the metal splinter from my palmmy father recited a story in a low voice.I watched his lovely face and not the blade.Before the story ended, he’d removedthe iron sliver I thought I’d die from. I can’t remember the tale,but hear his voice still, a wellof dark water, a prayer.And I recall his hands,two measures of tendernesshe laid against my face,the flames of disciplinehe raised above my head. Had you entered that afternoonyou would have thought you saw a manplanting something in a boy’s palm,a silver tear, a tiny flame.Had you followed that boyyou would have arrived here,where I bend over my wife’s right hand. Look how I shave her thumbnail downso carefully she feels no pain.Watch as I lift the splinter out.I was seven when my fathertook my…