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Italy
Bridge Collapse
A bridge on a major highway outside of Genoa, Italy has collapsed after intense storms, leaving at least 22 dead and many more injured. A 650-foot section of the bridge collapsed and fell approximately 300 feet into an industrial area below. Officials believe there are still vehicles stuck under the rubble and are working with over 200 firefighters to rescue any survivors. The Morandi Bridge, which was built in the 1960’s, is part of the A10 highway that links Italy to France. There was heavier-than-usual traffic on the bridge due to an upcoming Italian holiday, Ferragosto. This map depicts the location of the collapsed bridge outside of Genoa. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: CNN
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England
Parliament Attack
A man has been arrested after driving a vehicle into pedestrians and cyclists on Tuesday before crashing into security barriers outside the House of Parliament in London. Three people were injured in the attack. The man was detained on suspicion of terrorist offenses, however, he is not previously known to either the MI5 domestic spy agency or Britain’s counter-terrorism network. No one else was in the car and no weapons have been found. The police have launched investigations into the suspect’s background and motive for the attack.This map depicts the driver’s route as he crashed into Parliament. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Turkey
Currency Crisis
The value of Turkey’s currency, the lira, has dropped significantly over the past week, hitting record lows against the U.S. dollar. The lira fell 12 percent on Monday, then recovered to a loss of 8.5 percent today. Some economists say President Erdogan’s increasing control over the economy and tariffs and sanctions imposed by the U.S. have caused the lira’s value to fall. Countries with investments in Turkey have also seen their currencies devalue, raising concerns over a potentially larger banking crisis. On Tuesday, President Erdogan stated Turkey would retaliate against the tariffs by boycotting electronic products from the U.S.. President Erdogan says Turkey is the target of an economic war and has repeatedly called for Turkish citizens to sell their dollars and euros to support national currency. This map depicts the countries affected by the Turkish currency crisis. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Ojos del Salado volcano has the “highest summit elevation,” where is it located?
A: The Andes Mountain Range
Ojos del Salado, located in the Andes mountain range on the Chilean/Argentine border, sits at the highest altitude of any active volcano in the world. Reaching a height of around 6,900 meters, this conically-shaped stratovolcano is also the highest mountain in Chile. Its last eruption was over 1,000 years ago.
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Q: What body of water does the longest bridge in Europe cross?
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