19 Feb

Switzerland: Avalanche on Swiss Alps

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Switzerland
Avalanche on Swiss Alps
On Tuesday, several people were buried after an avalanche struck the Plaine-Morte mountain at Crans-Montana in Switzerland. Reports indicated one person was killed and four others were injured during the incident. An estimated 250 rescue workers including medical team members, police officers, and military personnel aided by eight helicopters and a dozen search dogs were deployed after the avalanche. Rescue crews worked overnight searching for potential buried victims but by Wednesday the search was called off.

This map depicts the Crans Montana where the avalanche took place. Click on the map to learn more. 

Graphic Source: Daily Mail
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World
Measles Outbreak 
A measles outbreak is affecting nations all around the world.  The number of cases continue to increase in countries where measles was previously eradicated.  In less developed countries where measles activity is not uncommon, case numbers are breaking records.  In Manila, Phillippines, the number of cases saw a 1000% jump from the previous January.  About half of the 136 people who died from measles in the Phillippines were children.  Worldwide, health officials are calling for the public to get vaccinated for measles.

This map depicts the number of measles cases by geographic region. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source:  Graphic News
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England
Stonehenge Discovery
In a study released on Tuesday, scientists have discovered the exact location of the quarries where Stonehenge’s 42 smaller stones, known as ‘bluestones’  came from. The excavations at the Carn Goedog and Craig Rhos-y-Felin quarries in the Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales have revealed evidence of megalith quarrying taking place there 5,000 years ago. According to researchers, the location of the two quarries undermines the theory the stones were taken to Stonehenge by sea, instead, suggesting the two-ton blocks were dragged or carried over land. 

This map depicts the hypothesized land route of the ‘bluestones’ from the quarries to Stonehenge. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: Guardian

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Stretching a length of 2,031 km, what is the location of the grimly named “Road of Bones?”

A: Russia
The Road of Bones is the nickname given to the R504 Kolyma Highway in Russia due to the horrific history of its construction.

Source 

Today’s Question

 

Q: What country is in all four hemispheres?

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