Iran
Suicide Bombing in Iran
A bus carrying members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was targeted by a suicide bomber, killing 27 and injuring 13. It occurred in the Sistan and Baluchistan provinces, an area where there is a large Sunni community. A Sunni extremist group, Jaish al-Adl, which is linked to al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack. The local community in Sistan-Baluchistan is also impacted as it is trying to make the region a tourist destination to help reduce poverty in the area.
This map depicts the location where the bombing took place. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Yahoo News
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Mars
Opportunity’s Mission Comes to an End
NASA’s Opportunity rover was only supposed to run for 90 days, but it defied the odds and went on to explore the surface of Mars for 15 years. It traveled more than 28 miles before coming to a stop due to a large dust storm in June 2018. The storm blocked sunlight and prevented Opportunity’s solar panels to stay powered, so its final message was on June 10. For 8 months, NASA tried to maintain communication, but Opportunity stayed silent. During its time on Mars, Opportunity has broken the record for traveling the furthest for any surface robot, discovered that Mars used to have liquid water, and returned more than 217,000 images for scientists to inspect.
This map depicts Opportunity’s path on Mars. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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Liberia
Illicit Mine Collapse
On Saturday, an illicit gold mine collapsed in Gboanipea, located in northeastern Liberia. Five bodies and one survivor were rescued from the cave in, but 39 are still trapped. The search for more survivors is being carried out by hand due to fear of the mine further collapsing. Civilians are willing to risk their lives in these mines due to the poor economic conditions in the region.
This map depicts the Tapeta District in Nimba, which is ten kilometers from Gboanipea. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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While some may find it easy to imagine the intricacies of our atmosphere, this map comprehensively displays the relation between hydroxyl (OH) radical and pollution-heavy locations (urban settings) that release larger concentrations of greenhouse gases. The map makes it easier to comprehend and analyze the origins of OH and how it interacts with not only geographically nuanced locations, but humanity’s role in the production as well.
Hydroxyl radical, which is made of one hydrogen molecule, one oxygen molecule, and a free electron, is nicknamed “air detergent” for its ability to break down atmospheric gases, including methane. As the level of methane in the atmosphere rises, it is assumed that the concentration of hydroxyl radical will be depleted. Now there is evidence of continuous OH production from nitrogen oxides, water vapor, and ozone. Instead of losing the OH after it breaks down methane, the secondary sources help recycle the hydroxyl radical.
Source: NASA
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Q: What are the names of the four Greater Sunda Islands?
A: Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi
Borneo is the only island not part of Indonesia. This group of islands is located in the Malay archipelago.
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Q: Tibet is bordered by how many countries to the south?
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