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Lithuania
Parliament Debates Border Fence
The Lithuanian parliament is debating whether to build a border fence to stop migrants from coming to the EU from neighboring Belarus. The proposed fence would be 316 miles (508 km) long, and 13 feet (4 m) high. Lithuania and Latvia have seen a recent influx of migrants from across the Belarusian border. Latvia has already taken steps to stop the migrants, declaring a state of emergency in border areas to allow the military and police to aid border patrol efforts. Belarus is accused of encouraging migration into the EU as retaliation for sanctions on the country for human rights abuses.
This map depicts migration flows into Lithuania from Belarus in 2021. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Relief Web
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United States
Flash Floods in Omaha
Torrential rains in eastern Nebraska led to severe flash flooding over the weekend. Peaking Saturday evening, the floods caused damage to businesses and roads, and left dozens stranded or trapped. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported parts of Omaha received 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm) of rain. The thunderstorms brought 60 mph (37 kph) winds and quarter-sized hail, leaving at least 18,000 residents without power. However, no deaths or major injuries were reported. While the rains have stopped, the NWS is forecasting temperatures in the mid-to-high 90s for early this week accompanied by the possibility of another severe rain storm.
This map depicts radar imagery of the severe thunderstorm that struck eastern Nebraska last Saturday, followed by flash flooding. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: NPR
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China
Elephant Herd Heads Home
After an 18-month-long journey, a herd of wandering elephants in China appears to be heading home. The 14 Asian elephants made an 807-mile (1299 km) expedition but now appear to be returning to a protected habitat in southwest China’s Yunnan province. The herd had help from local authorities to guide their path, providing food and evacuating roads to keep the elephants away from villages or populated areas. While no people or animals were injured during the journey, more than 150,000 people were evacuated as the elephants made their trek and more than $771,000 in insurance money was paid out due to property damage.
This map depicts the journey of a herd of Asian elephants. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: With a total of seven failed bids and having never hosted the games, what is the most unsuccessful aspiring Olympic host city?
A: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Despite an suffering an outsized negative effect from the Great Depression, Detroit first put in an unsuccessful bid in 1939 to host the 1944 games as a way to lift the city’s spirits. The ’44 games were cancelled anyways because of World War II, but emboldened by the success of the American auto industry after the war, Detroit made bids for six straight games, 1952 to 1972 – and all failed. The city hasn’t even sniffed at bidding for the Olympics since then, but for the time being, Detroit sports fans can focus on cultivating success closer to home, as the city has gained a fairly well-earned reputation for being one of the most depressing sports cities in America.
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Q: At about 5,600 ft (1,708 m) wide and 350 ft (108 m) high (about twice as wide and twice as tall as Niagara Falls), which famous waterfall holds the record for the world’s largest sheet of falling water?
Stay tuned for the answer to today’s question in tomorrow’s DailyGeo.
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