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Lebanon-Syria
Sunken Migrant Boat Kills 102
A migrant boat transporting Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian refugees to Europe sank off the Syrian coast near the port Tartous last Thursday. The current death toll from the accident stands at 102, with around 40 people still missing. The refugees were fleeing Lebanon’s economic and financial crisis for a better life in Europe. Lebanon hosts more than one million refugees from the Syrian Civil War, but the last three years of economic collapse have reduced access to electricity, medicine, and food. After the boat sank, the Lebanese army raided the homes of suspected smugglers behind the deadly trip. One of the detainees admitted he organized the recent smuggling operation to Italy.
This map depicts the journey of the sunken migrant boat from Lebanon to Syria. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Philippines
Typhoon Noru Kills Five
Five rescuers have been reported dead in the wake of Typhoon Noru’s landfall in the Philippines. Noru swept across the northern part of the country and had sustained winds of 115 miles (185 km) per hour, making it the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year. The storm first hit the coast just before nightfall on Sunday, in Quezon province, and weakened as it crossed into the main Luzon region overnight. In Quezon alone, more than 17,000 people were moved to emergency shelters after being evacuated from high-risk communities prone to tidal surges, flooding, and landslides. The five rescuers lost were using a boat to help residents trapped by the floodwaters when they were reportedly hit by a collapsed wall and drowned.
This map depicts both the current and forecasted path of Typhoon Noru, which hit the Philippines Sunday night, killing five rescuers. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Tonga
New Volcanic Island Formed
A new island has emerged in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Formed in the nation of Tonga, a collection of over 170 islands, the new island is the result of volcanic activity in the Home Reef seamount. The Home Reef is home to the highest number of volcanoes in the world. The volcanic island initially emerged September 10th and has currently grown to approximately 8.6 acres (3.5 hectares) wide and 49 feet (15 m) above the ocean’s surface due to continuous volcanic activity. The longevity of the new island is currently unknown, however; islands born in a similar fashion in the region have remained at the surface anywhere from two months to 25 years. There is currently an advisory warning for all mariners to remain more than 2.5 miles (4 km) away until further notice.
This map depicts a volcanic hazard map for the Home Reef Volcano that is currently active. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which northern-latitude country in Europe is known for a relatively favorable climate thanks to its warmer winds?
A: Sweden
Sweden’s proximity to the North Atlantic and the westerly and south-westerly winds creates a mild climate in the country’s winter months, however northern Sweden reaches a sub-Arctic climate that results in long, cold, and snowy winters. While winters vary based on Sweden’s geography, summers are less varied throughout the country. The Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current flowing off of Norway’s west coast, helps temper Sweden’s climate. Without it, Sweden could see drops in temperature to -58°F (-50°C). Originating in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean current travels northeast towards Europe before cooling in the saltier waters and making its way back south. Compared to its Norwegian neighbor, Sweden’s climate is usually less rainy and warmer in the summer months.
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Q: What archipelago is home to 332 volcanic islands spread out over one million square miles in the South Pacific Ocean?
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