18 Jan

India: Missile Test-fire

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India  
Missile Test-fire
India successfully test-fired Agni-V, a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The 55 foot-long missile with a payload of 1.5 tons traveled an estimated 3,000 miles (~5,000km) in 19 minutes.  Indian officials stated the developmental test was meant to assess the missile’s capabilities. India is part of a short list of countries with access to ICBMs – including China, Russia, and the US.

This map depicts the ranges of missiles Agni II, III, and V.  Click on the map to learn more. 

Graphic Source: BBC

 

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South Africa 
Cape Town To Slash Water Usage  

Cape Town, South Africa is about to become the first major city day to run out of water.  Fearing this outcome, officials will reduce residents’ current daily water allowance from 74 liters to 50 liters a day. The impending “Day Zero” is projected to occur on April 22.  On this day, all local household water supplies will be turned off while only necessary city units such as hospitals will have minimal access to water.  Areas of business and local schools will have to close their doors if they do not have a private water supply.  Major dams in the region are not expected see an increase in water levels until August. Residents should be prepared to live without basic water services from three to six months.  

This interactive map depicts local water usage in Cape Town.  Click on the map to learn more about  private consumer water consumption.   

Further Reading:  BBC,  NY Times, Reuters, ABC, Bloomberg The Weather Network
Graphic Source:  City Water
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Brazil
Yellow Fever Risk
The World Health Organization has been urging travelers to Sao Paulo, Brazil to get a yellow fever vaccine before visiting. Since July 2017, there were about 35 cases of yellow fever, 20 of which were reported fatal. Sao Paulo is one of Brazil’s most populous cities; state authorities are currently working to increase their vaccination campaign with the goal of inoculating half of the state’s population by the end of February.  

This interactive map depicts areas where yellow fever vaccinations are recommended. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: BBC, Reuters, ABC, WHO, Daily Mail, Folha
Graphic Source: CDC
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GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Where is the world’s largest island-in-a-lake-on-an-island-in-a-lake-on-an-island? 

A: Victoria Island 
This unnamed “sub-sub-sub-island” is located in Victoria Island; located right between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories of Canada.

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Q: Which country is home to the world’s highest  active volcano?

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