Iran
British Tanker Released
Today, Iran released the Stena Impero, a British shipping vessel that had been impounded for over two months. Iran held the ship on the accusations that it broke international maritime law when it was stopped in the Straight of Hormuz. Iran held sixteen crew members on board, while releasing seven “non-essential” members on humanitarian grounds. Iran declared that the ship had been released, but that there was still an open investigation and case against it. The Stena Impreo is currently en route to Dubai, where it will dock and all crew will receive medical checks and disembark.
This map depicts the current location of the Stena Impero, which has entered international waters today. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Daily Mail
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Brazil
Mysterious Oil Spill
On Thursday, Brazilian officials reported the discovery of approximately 105 crude oil spills from an undetermined sources polluting the waters of the country’s northeast coast. The spills stretch over 1,500 kilometers (932 miles), affecting approximately 46 cities and around 100 of the country’s top tourist beaches since being first detected on September 2. The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources said state oil company Petrobras had conducted a molecular analysis of the oil and determined it was not produced by the country. Petrobras added that, nonetheless, at least 100 of their employees are contributing to the cleaning efforts on the beaches.
This map depicts the Brazilian states affected by the oil spill. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Angola
Prince Harry Urges Land Mine Removal
Prince Harry is following in his mother’s footsteps as he visits the land mine fields of Angola. He urged the country to continue their efforts to deactivate and remove all mines in the country, many of which are a remnant from the devastating civil war that ended in 2002. Landmines cause thousands of deaths a year, with 87% of casualties being civilian. Children make up over half of all casualties, as land mines often remained undiscovered or unknown until they are detonated. Angola says that there are approximately 1,200 minefields still active, but many de-mining groups say that an accurate count may be impossible to determine. In a speech, Prince Harry expressed his hope that an end to this issue is in sight.
This map depicts states around the world where anti-personnel land mines are found or thought to be found. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: On what continent is the world’s largest underground non-subglacial lake?
A: Africa
The Dragon’s Breath Cave located in the Kalahari Desert, Namibia is home to the world’s largest underground non-subglacial lake which occupies an area of about 4.9 acres. It gets its name from the warm, moist air that rises around the cave’s opening.
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Q: Standing at a height of 18,406 feet (5,610 meters) Citlaltépetl Volcano is located on the border of which two Mexican States?
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