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Ukraine
Russia Seizes Nuclear Plant
Russian forces have taken control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine, the largest such facility in Europe which supplies one-fifth of the country’s electricity. Buildings around one of six power units were damaged by shelling, triggering a fire that burned nearly five hours before being extinguished. The attack was widely condemned by international leaders who expressed alarm at the possibility of a core meltdown releasing large amounts of radiation in the event of a damaged reactor. The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that safety systems at the plant were not affected, and no radioactive material has been detected. Ukrainian staff are continuing plant operations under Russian occupation.
This map depicts locations of nuclear power plants in Ukraine and areas currently under Russian control. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Pakistan
Suicide Bombing Kills 56
During Friday prayers, a suicide bomber killed at least 56 people and injured 194 more at the Kucha Risaldar Shiite mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar. According to authorities, the incident started when an armed attacker open fire on police outside the mosque, where one officer was killed and another was injured. The attacker then entered the mosque and detonated his suicide vest. The device had more than 12 lbs (5 kg) of explosives and contained ball bearings to inflict maximum damage when detonated. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly condemned the attack. No militant group has claimed responsibility.
This map depicts the location of Peshawar, Pakistan, where a suicide bomber killed 56 people and injured 194 more inside of a Shiite mosque. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Yahoo! News
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Space
Abandoned Rocket Hits Moon
A discarded rocket stage has collided with the far side of the moon in the Hertzsprung crater. The rocket piece is speculated to have come from a Chinese spacecraft launched in 2014. Other than probes crashing while trying to land on the moon, this collision is the first confirmed unintentional lunar collision that involves a piece of space hardware. It was projected to have hit the surface at approximately 5,800 miles per hour, however astronomers were not able to watch the real-time collision due to its location on the far side of the moon. Imaging satellites orbiting the moon should be able to confirm the impact in the upcoming weeks.
This map depicts the impact site of the rocket collision on the moon. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: At 290 square miles (750 sq km), which tiny Caribbean island is known for its almost untouched rugged landscape of rainforests and lush mountains, and is home to the world’s second largest boiling lake?
A: Dominica
Dominica resides in the Lesser Antilles within the eastern Caribbean Sea. The island’s natural landscapes have made it a destination for nature lovers. Rainfall varies across the island, with coastal rainfall ranging from 60 in (1.5 m) to 145 inches (3.7 m) and mountain rainfall reaching up to 250 in (6.4 m) a year. Of the Lesser Antilles, Dominica is the most heavily forested and is home to a plethora of wild plant and animal life. Dominica has several active volcanoes, although eruptions occur rarely. In the south, the island’s Boiling Lake fills up a fumarole from a volcano heated from molten magma below the surface. The lake requires a demanding trek, however once at the site, one has clear ocean views, with visibility of Martinique to the south.
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Q: Where must you travel to walk across the 1,410 feet (430 m) long tallest and highest glass bridge in the world?
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