19 Sep

The Caribbean: Round Two Hurricanes

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Where In The World

 

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The Caribbean
Round Two Hurricanes

Hurricane Maria strengthened to a Category 5 as it hit landfall on the island of Dominica. According to the National Hurricane Center, it is likely to remain at a Category 4 or 5 while it approaches the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Jose is capable of causing coastal flooding and damage from wind but it is likely to remain at nor’easter level instead of hurricane level.  

This map depicts the path of Hurricane Maria. Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Further Reading:  NY Times, Washington Post, CBS, NPR
Graphic Source: BBC
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Russia
Wrong Target
Russian media reported that three people were wounded when a helicopter accidentally fired a rocket on spectators during the Zapad 2017 military exercise near St. Petersburg. The Russian Defense Ministry dismissed the report as “a purposeful provocation or someone’s personal stupidity,” despite media reports showing video of the misfiring occurring. 
This map depicts the countries taking part in Zapad 2017.  Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Further Reading: Washington Post, Reuters, Moscow Times
Graphic Source: DW
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United States
U.N. General Assembly Begins
Today marks the start of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly where global leaders will gather in the U.N. Headquarters in New York City. In his first address to the assembly, President Trump will address the top global challenges such as North Korea nuclear weapons, the Iran nuclear deal and global terrorism. This map depicts the location of the U.N. General Assembly. Click on the NY Times link to watch a live feed from the U.N. Headquarters.

Further Reading: NY Times, NPR, CBS, Reuters
Graphic Source: Google Maps

GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

 

Q: What body of water in Uzbekistan has “disappeared?”

A:  Aral Sea
Straddled between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea was once the world’s fourth largest lake. In 2006-2009, the Aral Sea dramatically retreated with its eastern section losing 80% of its water in just four years. The sea level of this already-shallow lake dropped about 16 meters (52.5 feet), while its shoreline receded up to 120 kilometers (75 miles).

Today’s Question

 

Q: What is the world’s largest river island?

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

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