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United States
Tornadoes Kill More Than 80
At least 80 people are confirmed dead in Kentucky, with the death toll likely to climb to 100 or more, after the largest and most destructive tornadoes ripped through the state on Saturday. This prompted the federal government to declare a major emergency in the state. Fourteen deaths have been reported in four other states due to the tornadoes. The path of one tornado stretched more than 220 miles after it originated in Arkansas, touched down in Missouri and Tennessee, and made its way into Kentucky where it devastated the western part of the state, ultimately losing strength in central Kentucky. Over 12,300 people were left without power on Saturday. Ohio, Indiana, and Texas have all deployed first responders for search and rescue efforts.
This map depicts tornado reports from the group of storms that touched down in Kentucky and three other states this weekend. Click on the map to learn more.
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Sweden
Two Cargo Ships Collide in Baltic
Earlier this morning, two cargo ships collided in the Baltic Sea between the coastal town of Ystad, Sweden and the Danish island of Bornhold. A Danish barge and a British Scot Carrier vessel were sailing in the same direction when they crashed in fog around 3:30am local time. Two Danish crew members of the capsized barge are missing; rescue missions are underway with at least nine boats and a helicopter searching for the missing pair in the freezing waters. The Danish Meteorlogical Institute stated the fog was not dense and conditions were not unusual. An investigation is underway by the Swedish Coastguard as they look into potential reasons for the accident, stating possible “gross negligence” and even “gross marine intoxication.”
This map depicts the location where two vessels collided in the Baltic Sea off of Sweden’s southern coast. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Italy
Sicilian Explosion Kills Seven
The Sicilian town of Ravanusa was struck by an explosion Saturday evening that is believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Seven people are confirmed dead, with rescuers still working through the rubble to find two more people who remain missing. Four buildings were destroyed in the explosion and another three were heavily damaged, with 50 people displaced by the destruction. While the manner of the blast suggests a gas leak, local operator Italgas received no reports of any leaks, and the investigation is ongoing.
This map depicts the location of the Italian town of Ravanusa, where an apparent gas explosion destroyed several buildings and has killed at least seven people. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: How did geography affect the Industrial Revolution Britain?
A: Waterways and Coal
Geography played many roles in enabling the 18th-century Industrial Revolution in Britain. With a booming population and many traveling to urban cores to leave behind their agrarian lifestyles, industry was evolving. Fast-flowing rivers fueled machinery with natural water power and connected the inland of the country to its major harbors, making trade and travel much easier. Britain’s rich domestic coal and iron deposits sped up production time and costs. Coal was abundant in northern England and became a valuable source of energy to fuel machinery that drove the Industrial Revolution.
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Q: At 375,000 sq miles (971,246 sq km), and larger than entire countries such as Pakistan, Venezuela, or France, where is the largest national park in the world?
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