25 Apr

Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth Hits

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Mozambique
Cyclone Kenneth Hits
Cyclone Kenneth made landfall in Mozambique approximately one month after Cyclone Idai, which killed over 900 people and caused catastrophic damage. After causing major damage on the island nation of Comoros, Cyclone Kenneth hit Mozambique on Thursday with winds of 140 mph and is set to drop about 30 inches of rain as it moves through the country. Fatalities and damages to structures are currently being reported; the risk of floods and dam breaches is incredibly high. The United Nations Food Programme and other humanitarian agencies are working with the government of Mozambique on an aid plan.  

This map depicts the path of Cyclone Kenneth. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: BBC
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Venezuela
Missing Migrants
Rescuers are searching for 25 missing Venezuelan migrants after their boat sank en route to Trinidad on Thursday evening. According to officials, the fishing vessel left the port city of Guiria but capsized in rough seas near the uninhabited Patos Island, 3 miles (5km) from the Venezuelan coast. The boat’s official manifest recorded 25 passengers but sources stated additional passengers boarded unlogged. Rescuers were able to save nine people including the captain. The incident occurred on a popular route for refugees and migrants seeking to reach Trinidad. 10,000 Venezuelans in Trinidad have registered as asylum-seekers with the United Nations refugee agency. 

This map depicts the location where the boat sank. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source:  CBC
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Europe
Scandinavian Airlines Strike
Scandinavian Airlines was forced to cancel about 70% of flights due to pilots striking over pay, disrupting tens of thousands of traveler’s plans. The airline has been in negotiations with pilots since March but the negotiations have since failed.  In total, 1,409 pilots went on strike Friday across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Scandinavian Airlines flies all over Europe and to other international destinations Including the United States, China, and Japan. 

This map depicts current routes of Scandinavian Airlines. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: Airline Route Maps

             

Yesterday’s Answer

Q:  What historic sea route connects the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean? 

A: The Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage refers to the sea route that leads to the Pacific Ocean from the Arctic Ocean via the waterways of the Arctic Archipelago of Canada. The Prince Gustav Adolf Sea and the Amundsen Gulf are part of this passage.

Source 

Today’s Question

 

Q:  In what gulf is “null island”?

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