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Portugal
Wildfires Spreading
Record-breaking temperatures over the Iberian Peninsula (115 F) have created prime conditions for wildfires. In the Monchique region of Portugal, about 55 miles south of Lisbon, over 76,000 acres have been affected by the wildfires. At least 45 people have been injured and over 2,000 have evacuated the area. 1,150 firefighters are fighting the fires with assistance from neighboring countries. An upcoming drop in temperature this week may cause the fire’s progression to slow. This map depicts the extent of fires burning in the Monchique region of Portugal. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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Bangladesh
Student Protest
Thousands of young people have taken to the street in Dhaka, Bangladesh in recent days, following the death of two university students who were hit by a speeding bus last Sunday. While calling for the government to regulate Bangladesh’s chaotic roads and improve road safety, protestors have been attacked with tear gas and rubber bullets by the police- at least 140 people have been injured. The cabinet approved a law on Monday, increasing the maximum jail time for driving-related deaths by two years; deliberately running someone over will result in a death sentence. This map depicts the city where the protest is held. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: CNN
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Italy
Tanker Truck Explosion
A collision between a tanker carrying flammable material and a truck on a highway outside the northern Italian city of Bologna caused a major fire and explosion. The flaming vehicles fell to the highway’s lower level, setting off a secondary explosion and causing part of the thoroughfare to collapse. At least two people were killed, and over 60 more injured by debris and broken glass from the explosion. Officials said they do not yet know exactly what kind of explosives were in the tanker, but the news agency, ANSA, reported it was liquefied petroleum gas. Authorities are investigating the accident.This map depicts the location of the collision. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What are the world’s largest artificial islands and where are they located?
A: Flevopolder, The Netherlands
The 970 square kilometers group of islands make up the 12th province in the Netherlands. With 400,000 inhabitants, the area supports agriculture and tourism. Lands called polders are created by building dikes to keep the waters away or by draining lakes.
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