Iran/Iraq: Death Toll Rises

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Iran/Iraq
Death Toll Rises
The death toll from the magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Iran/Iraq border continues to rise. As of Tuesday, the estimated number of deaths soar to over 530. Reports state thousands were injured and over 30,000 homes damaged. Two whole villages were destroyed. Tremors were felt as far away as Turkey, Israel and Kuwait.

This map shows the area and intensity of the Iran/Iraq border earthquake. Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Further Reading: NY Times, Washington Post, Reuters, USA Today
Graphic Source: BBC
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Costa Rica
Powerful Earthquake

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, November 12, the same day as the deadly earthquake on the Iraq-Iran border. The earthquake shook 10 miles southeast of the town Jaco and 60 miles southwest of the capital of San Jose. There were no reports of major damage or casualties.

This map shows Jaco, Costa Rica where the earthquake struck. Click on the map to learn more about this story

Further Reading: The Independent, Reuters, USGS
Graphic Source: Metro UK
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New Delhi, India
Smog Grounds Flights
The Indian Medical Association declared a public health emergency on Tuesday, as levels of smog reached levels 30 times of what the World Health Organization considers safe. United Airlines temporarily suspended Newark-New Delhi flights due to air quality concerns. Much of the pollution is attributed to the annual burning of crop stubble in northern states.

This map depicts the air qaulity index in New Delhi, India. Click on the image to go to the interactive map.

Further Reading: NY Times, Reuters, Washington Post

Graphic Source: aqicn.org

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Iran/Iraq: Death Toll Rises