16 Oct

Iraq: Fight Over Kirkuk

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Where In The World: Weekend Recap

 

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Iraq
Fight Over Kirkuk
Tensions escalated between the Iraqi government and Iraqi Kurdish administration over the city of Kirkuk, which is outside the Iraqi Kurdistan’s accepted borders. The Iraqi Security Forces and pro-Iranian Shia militia, over the weekend, seized oil fields and other important sites from Kurdish forces, days after the Kurdish administration deployed troops to hold the area. Relationships between the two sides continue to crumble since the Iraqi Kurds voted for an independent state in a non-binding referendum. The latest confrontation have many fearing that civil war is on the horizon. This map depicts the area controlled by the Kurdistan Regional Government. Click on the image to learn more about the story. 

Further Reading:  RT, Duetsche Welle, NPR, New York Times
Graphic Source: CNN
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Somalia
Blast in the Capital
Over 300 people were killed this Saturday in the Somali capital of Mogadishu from massive double truck bombings. The attacks are being recorded as the deadliest incident in Somalia’s modern history. Somalia’s President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has declared three days of national mourning. The government is accusing the jihadist fundamentalist group  al-Shabab of the attack but the group has not claimed responsibility. It is projected that the death toll will continue to soar in the coming days. This map depicts the capital of Somalia where the bombings occurred. Click on the image to learn more about the story.

Further Reading: Washington Post, NY Times, CNN, Al Jazeera
Graphic Source: BBC
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Portugal & Spain
Deadly Wildfires
Sunday night Portugal registered 523 wildfires spreading across it’s Northern region and into Spain, where 105 wildfires were recorded in it’s Southern region, Galicia.  Authorities have stated that these wildfires were intentionally started by arsonists.  The condition of the fires worsened as Hurricane Ophelia, growing off the Western coast of Europe, intensified wind speeds and allowed the fires to spread quicker. Portugal has issued a state of emergency north of the Tagus River as firefighters work to diminish the fires. Rain showers Monday night are expected to help subdue the flames. This map depicts the area of Northern Spain and Portugal where the fires were set.

Further Reading: BBC, Independent, Express, The Guardian
Graphic Source:  Google Maps

GeoQuestion

Today’s GeoQuestion is transportation-themed to echo the topics we will discuss at AGS’ Fall Symposium on November 16th & 17th.
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Friday’s Answer

Q:  Which city holds the title of “most southern city”?

A: Puerto Williams, Chile
Located on Isla Navarino, Puerto Williams is the southernmost town in the world. The city has an estimated population of 2,400 people. 
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Today’s Question

Q: As of December 2012, which country had the largest deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in the world?

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s DailyGeo where we reveal the correct answer!

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