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Netherlands
Tram Shooting
On Monday, a gunman opened fire in a tram in the central Dutch city of Utrecht- Netherlands’ fourth largest city. According to reports, the shooting took place around 10:45 local time (5:45 am ET) and left at least three people dead and several wounded. Authorities are searching for the attacker and immediately raised the terror alert for the area to the maximum level. There was no immediate word on the gunman’s identity or the precise number of the victims but police are considering the possibility of a “terrorist motive” for the attack.
This map depicts 24 Oktoberplein transit station in Utrecht, Netherlands where the shooting took place. Click on the map to learn more.
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Indonesia
Earthquake and Flash Floods
On Sunday, an earthquake struck Indonesia triggering a landslide near a popular waterfall in tourist-heavy Lombok, killing at least 3 people and damaging homes. Since Saturday, the country is also experiencing torrential rains which have been triggering landslides and flash flooding near Jayapura in the easternmost Papua province, forcing thousands to flee their homes and trapping many others. So far, 70 people are confirmed dead, 50 injured and many more missing with rescue efforts hindered by blocked roads and debris.
These two maps depict rain levels and most affected region (top), and the epicenter of the earthquake in Indonesia (bottom). Click the links in the Graphics Source section below to learn more.
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United States
Historic Midwest Flooding
Historic flooding over the weekend in the Midwest region has forced many to flee their homes and left at least 3 people dead. The Missouri and Mississippi river basins flooded after rapid snowmelt, ice jams, and torrential rains in the region. Historic flood levels were recorded in 41 locations and flood waters breached dams, destroyed hundreds of properties and flooded a military base.
This map depicts flood watch levels throughout the Midwest region. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: How many countries lie within the Nile river basin?
A: 11 countries
These include Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea and Kenya. In particular, the Nile is the primary water source of Egypt and Sudan.
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Q: Which glacier holds the record of being the world’s highest (elevation)?
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