30 Apr

Afghanistan: Dual Bombs

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Afghanistan
Dual Bombs
Monday morning, two suicide bombs detonated during rush hour in the center of Kabul and left 29 killed and at least 45 more wounded. The two suicide bombs went off outside of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security. The first bomb was detonated from a motorbike. As journalists and officials were running to the scene to aid victims and report on the attack, a second suicide bomber, posing as a cameraman, detonated his explosives – leading officials to believe the intended targets were journalists; nine journalists were killed. ISIS has claimed responsibility for both attacks.This map depicts the site of the two bombs that went off in Kabul, Afghanistan. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading:  TIME,  NPR, New York Times, CNN, Al Jazeera,  FOX News
Graphic Source: AFP
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Thailand
Peaceful Protest
Yesterday, more than a thousand protesters gathered along Ratchadamnern Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand to rally against a housing project for public officials being built on a sacred mountain, Doi Suthep. The mountain houses a temple which many believe holds a relic of Buddha. The government defended their development by arguing that the area designated for the project is not located on nationally protected land. Protesters wore green ribbons focusing on environmental issues the housing development would create. The government spent over a million dollars on this project, which is reported to be near completion. This map depicts the location of protests in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Click on the map to expand.

Graphic Source: BBC
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Australia
Great Barrier Reef Rescue
On Sunday, the Australian government released a plan to try to rescue the Great Barrier Reef, an important ecosystem and world heritage site. Over the past two years, overheating and acidic water has killed off or caused extensive damage along 500 miles of the northern reef. Some scientists maintain that much of the damage is irreversible. The 500 million Australian dollars (USD $379) plan would be the largest single investment for reef conservation and management in Australia’s history. The plan will enhance water monitoring and measurements, as well as improve water quality, control a major predator, and invest in coral restoration.This map depicts the Great Barrier Reef. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: Reuters, TIME,​ ABC Local, Fortune, Huffington Post
Graphic Source: PHYS

Friday’s Answer

Q: What desert meets the Atlantic Ocean?

A: Namib Desert  
Namib Desert’s southern areas in Africa contains some areas that meet with the Atlantic Ocean.  This meeting creates a dune beach, which can create sand colors such as pink to bright orange. 

Source 

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Q: How many acres of corn were harvested in the United States in 2017?

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