8 Sep

Mexico: Earthquake in Mexico

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Mexico
Earthquake in Mexico
Mexico is no stranger to earthquakes, as it is situated where two tectonic plates collide. On Thursday, an earthquake hit which was more powerful than the 1985 one that killed nearly 10,000 people. The Thursday quake, although strong, is not expected to cause as many fatalities as it struck 450 miles from the capital, compared to the 1985 one which struck much closer to the city. At this time, officials report that “The tally of damage- and death- will probably be difficult to assess initially…”This map depicts where the earthquake occurred. Click on the map to learn more about the story. 

Further Reading: NY Times, Washington Post, CBS, LA Times
Graphic Source: BBC
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United States
Bracing for Irma
Government officials in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are urging residents to evacuate as Hurricane Irma is set to make landfall in the southern states. Irma left wide spread damage and 10 confirmed dead as she swept through the Caribbean earlier this week. Irma, now a Category 4 hurricane, is maintaining winds of 150 mph which can cause substantial damage to homes and other structures.This map shows Hurricane Irma’s path. Click on the map to learn about the story.

Further Reading: NY Times, FOX, CBS, NPR
Graphic Source: CNN
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United States
OTV Lift-Off

On the evening that Irma made landfall in Puerto Rico, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) on its fifth mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. The Falcon 9 pulled off a vertical landing at Cape Canaveral Space Station, next door to its launch site.

This map depicts the location of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading: Wired, Space, CNN, The Verge
Graphic Source: Google Maps

GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Carved stone human figures with large heads known as Moai, can be found on what Polynesian island?

 

A: Easter Island
Located in the South Pacific more than 2,000 miles off the Chilean coast, the island is known for it’s centuries old volcanic rock sculptures (Maoi).

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Today’s Question

 

Q: In which country is the largest portion of the mid-Atlantic ridge exposed above sea level?

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

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