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India & Pakistan
Cyclone Biparjoy Makes Landfall
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall late Thursday near the India-Pakistan border, causing severe infrastructure damage and power outages. The cyclone has affected communication networks, prompted the closures of religious sites, and caused train cancellations. Two deaths were reported in India due to flooding before the cyclone hit. Over 180,000 people were evacuated in both countries, and relief efforts are currently underway to provide rescue assistance, shelter, and food. The cyclone has already weakened, however the storm surge poses a risk to low-lying areas. The frequency and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea have increased, emphasizing the need for better disaster preparedness.
This map depicts the current location and expected path of Cyclone Biparjoy in India-Pakistan. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: New York Times
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Australia
New Russian Embassy Blocked
The Australian government passed a new law to specifically halt the construction of a new Russian embassy in Canberra, Australia. After taking legal action against a decision in August by the National Capital Authority to terminate its lease on a block of land in Yarralumla, the Russian government won the right to continue construction this past May. The legal defeat prompted the Australian government to rapidly pass a new law against any diplomatic construction on the site, due to espionage and general security risks stemming from the proposed embassy’s proximity to the Australian Parliament House. Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese supports the new law.
This map depicts central Canberra, Australia and the current Russian Embassy and its proposed new location. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: The Tribune
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Space
Five-Planet Alignment to Occur
A rare five-planet alignment will be visible in the early morning sky tomorrow. The visual phenomenon occurs when planets enter the portions of their orbits on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth at the same time. The five planets stretching across the sky from low to high are: Mercury, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn. If weather permits, the best time to see the planets align is an hour before sunrise on Saturday. This marks the second time in 2023 the phenomenon will occur, with an occurrence last June which broke a nearly 20-year dry spell. The next five-planet alignment isn’t expected to occur until September 8, 2040.
This map depicts the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn in the sky, with Uranus and Neptune to also be visible Saturday. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What city in New Zealand is known for its geothermal activity and large tourism industry?
A: Rotorua
Rotorua is located on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region on New Zealand’s North Island. A major destination for both domestic and international tourists, Rotorua is known for its geysers, hot springs, mud pools, and bath houses, as well as its vibrant Māori culture. The most notable geyser, the Pōhutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa, is the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting about 20 times per day and reaching heights of almost 100 ft (30 m). The city’s thermal activity is sourced from the Rotorua Caldera under which it lies, which was filled over time to become Lake Rotorua.
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Q: What Cuban valley was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for its surviving traditional tobacco-growing techniques?
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