18 Oct

Syria: ISIS Defeated? 

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Syria
ISIS Defeated?
As of Tuesday, ISIS lost claim of its de facto capital, Raqqa. U.S. backed Syrian Democratic Forces, have been sweeping the city for remnants of sleeper cells and mines. Despite the victory,  ISIS still holds territories along the border with Iraq in the oil-rich province of Deir el-Zourmany. There has been no formal announcement of the defeat of ISIS as counter-terrorism officials fear there may be a “lethal incarnation of the jihadi group”.This map depicts areas in which the Islamic State still have control, shown in orange. Click on the image to learn more about the story. 

Further Reading: NY Times, Chicago Tribune, CNN, Washington Post (1)
Graphic Source: Washington Post (2)
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Iraq
Kurdish Withdrawal
A few days after the Iraqi military sent in troops to reclaim disputed lands in the Kurdistan region, the military leader announced they have “restored safety” to the region. Two days after the Peshmerga militant group and Kurds withdrew from the city of Kirkuk, Kurds continue to withdraw from the towns of Bashiqa, Khanaqin and Sinjar.  The Iraqi Kurds have lost about 40% of their claimed lands and two oil fields this week.This map depicts the loss of Kurdistan territory to the Iraqi forces. Click on the image to learn more about the story.

Further Reading:  Independent, Guardian, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal
Graphic Source: BBC
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Afghanistan
Twin Attacks
On Tuesday, suicide bombers and gunmen stormed a police training centre in the eastern Afghan city of Gardez. The attack, which Taliban have taken credit for, killed at least 74 people and left at least 130 wounded according to a Health Ministry spokesman. The violence began when a suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives, before a number of gunmen launched an assault on the building.This map depicts the location in which the attack occurred (red marker). Click on the image to learn more about the story. 

Graphic Source: CNN

GeoQuestion


Today’s GeoQuestion features fun transportation-related trivia to echo the topics our speakers will discuss at AGS’ Fall Symposium on November 16-17.
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Yesterday’s Answer

Q:  In which 5 places were rumble strips installed on the road to allow cars to create melodies when they drive over them?

A: Denmark, New Mexico, California, Japan, South Korea
Shoulder and center line rumble strips are placed on the road to alert drivers that they’re getting too close to the edge of their lanes. However, in at least the above 5 places, “transverse” strips are installed typically across the entire road, to signal drivers to slow down. When placed at varying length and distances, these strips can cause a car to produce musical notes.
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Today’s Question

Q: Rail systems have changed dramatically over time, especially with high speed rail. Which country leads the way in high speed rail?

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s DailyGeo where we reveal the correct answer!

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