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Portugal
Madeira Bus Crash
On Wednesday, a bus carrying 55 German tourists and a Portuguese tour guide veered off the road in Madeira and overturned, killing 29 of the passengers. The tourists were staying at the Quinta Splendida Hotel, not far from the crash site, and were part of a holiday group. The bus was only 5 or 6 years old and met all safety standards; the cause of the crash is still unknown. The bus company, Madeira Automobile Society (SAM) has launched an investigation into the crash. Berlin’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Portugal’s Foreign Minister Augusto Santos will fly to Madeira to meet those affected.
This map depicts the location of the crash site in Madeira. Click on the map to learn more.
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Pakistan
Bus Passengers Executed
A group of gunmen ambushed a bus on a coastal highway in the Baluchistan province of Pakistan. The group of gunmen, dressed as police officers, killed 14 passengers after asking to see everyone’s IDs. Later, a Baloch separatist group, Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar, claimed responsibility for the attack. The separatist group seeks the independence of Baluchistan from Pakistan and was reportedly targeting non-Baluchistan military personnel and coast guard.
This map depicts the strip of highway the bus was ambushed on, traveling from Gwadar to Karachi. Click on the map to learn more.
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Taiwan
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake
On Thursday, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near the coastal city Hualien, Taiwan. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at a depth of nearly 20km around 1:01pm local time. The strong quake caused buildings to shake and schools along the east coast to be evacuated. Tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, 71 miles away causing subway service to halt temporarily. There were no immediate reports of casualties but at least 17 people were injured. The country lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.
This map depicts the location where the earthquake struck. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which river is known to have the world’s largest tidal bore?
A: Qiantang River, China
The Qiantang River, located in China, has the largest tidal bore in the world. A tidal bore is a large wave created when a wave is funneled down a narrowing channel. The Qiantang tidal bore, also called the Silver Dragon, is strongest in the fall. The Tide-Watching Festival is held on the 18th day of the 8th month in the Chinese calendar.
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Q: Which is the only city to span two continents?
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