30 May

Hungary: Tourist Boat Capsizes in Budapest

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Hungary
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Budapest
At least seven people are dead and over 20 more are missing after a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists sank yesterday on the Danube River. The 89-foot double-decker boat – named “Hableány,” or Mermaid – was sailing past the Hungarian Parliament building when a collision with a much larger vessel knocked passengers into the swollen river. On board were 33 South Koreans, of whom two were tour guides and 31 were tourists, according to police officials. None of the seven who died were wearing life jackets. Hungarian authorities have opened an investigation the cause of the accident, while search-and-rescue efforts are ongoing.

This map depicts the stretch of the Danube where the collision occurred. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: Graphic News
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China
China Threatens to Cut Off Rare Earth Exports to the U.S.
Chinese state media reported yesterday that Beijing is threatening to restrict sales of rare earth elements to the United States amid an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. “Rare earth” minerals are a group of elements that are widely used in cell phones, cancer treatment, and renewable energy technology. They also are critical to U.S. defense. Though rare earths can be found all over, China is the dominant producer and exporter of the minerals worldwide. The recent threat came in response to a Trump administration tariff hike on Chinese imports and a proposed restriction on the sale of U.S. technology to Chinese telecommunications company, Huawei. 
This map depicts the locations of rare earth mines, deposits, occurrences, and reserves across the globe. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: NBC News, NPR, The Guardian, Business Insider
Graphic Source: StratFor
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El Salvador
Earthquake strikes off coast
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake sent shocks through El Salvador this morning, causing unease in the nation’s capital. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources warned that a small tsunami could occur, with possible sea-level rises of up to 30 centimeters (11 inches). The ministry sent out warnings advising people to stay away from the Pacific Ocean for several hours after the quake. At least seven aftershocks between magnitudes 4.1 and 5.0 were recorded, but there have not yet been reports of serious damage or injuries. 

This map depicts the places affected by the earthquake. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: KTLA

             

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: What 3 rivers all have their source in Three Forks, Montana?

A: Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison Rivers
The union point of these three rivers has a vivid history as a battleground between native groups like the Hidatsa and Shoshone. The source of these three rivers is acknowledged as the start of the Missouri River, and Three Forks’ history is still evident in its present-day landscape. 

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