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Russia
Aeroflot Plane Crash
On Sunday, forty-one people on board a Russian Aeroflot passenger plane were killed, including two children, after the aircraft caught fire as it attempted a return emergency landing at Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow. The aircraft, a Sukhoi Superjet-100, left the airport at 18:02 local time (15:02 GMT) for Murmansk in stormy weather but quickly turned back for an emergency landing. Witnesses and passengers claim the aircraft was struck by lightning. In accordance with passengers, the pilot claims the lightning caused him to lose contact with the radio communications tower. Investigators probing the cause of the crash have made no official comment on lightning as a reason for the crash.
This map depicts the flight path of the Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet-100 before it crashed. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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India
Fani Makes Landfall
Cyclone Fani made landfall on the densely populated eastern coast of India on Friday. The storm hit Odisha, India with winds of 125 mph and was later downgraded from “very severe” to “severe.” The massive evacuation effort along the coast prevented many deaths; at least 1.2 million people were moved to safety. The cyclone moved through India and into Bangladesh, where it destroyed over 1,000 homes and left at least 5 dead. Many low-lying lands remain inundated by the storms’ heavy rains and relief efforts are underway.
This map depicts the path of Cyclone Fani and other weather measures. Click on the map to expand.
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Graphic Source: Relief Web
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Thailand
Coronation Drawing to a Close
This past Saturday, a three-day procession of rituals and traditions began to coronate 66-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, the tenth king of the Chakri dynasty. He was appointed in 2016 when his father died after reigning for 70 years. King Vajiralongkorn delayed the coronation due to the mourning period for his father. In total, the events reportedly cost 1,000,000,000 in Thai baht or $31.2 million. Reports say King Vajiralongkorn will have to gain the trust of his citizens after spending much of his time abroad as well as stepping into the shoes of his highly revered father.
This map depicts the location of King Vajiralongkorn’s coronation parade. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which underwater ridge divides the Arctic Ocean into two major basins?
A: Lomonosov Ridge
With a length of approximately 1,100 miles (1,800 km) long, the ridge divides the Arctic Ocean into two major basins. The Lomonosov Ridge influences water circulation, marine life, and ice movement with the Arctic Ocean.
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Q: Which countries lay claim to Bajo Nuevo Bank (Petrel Islands) and Serranilla Bank in the Caribbean sea?
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