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Ukraine
Drone Attack on Nuclear Plant
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine has been hit by another drone attack, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident. Three people were injured following three direct hits made against the main reactor containment structures. Currently occupied by Russian forces since February 2022, the nuclear power plant is the largest in Europe, consisting of six reactors. Currently, the plant’s radiation levels are normal with no serious damage. The drone attack on the plant follows a series of attacks on the surrounding region, where eight populated areas were attacked by Russian forces at least 350 times within 24 hours. Blame has been exchanged between Moscow and Kyiv.
This map depicts the components of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear power station in Europe. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC News
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United States
Earthquake Rattles NYC Metro
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck just outside of New York City Friday morning, shaking buildings across the East Coast and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences seismic activity. The earthquake’s epicenter was Tewskbury in central New Jersey, some 40 miles outside New York City. It struck at 10:20am EDT at a depth of 2.9 miles (4.7 km) according to the US Geological Survey. One noticeable magnitude 4 aftershock followed at 5:59 pm. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York called the earthquake one of the largest to strike the East Coast in the last century. No major damage was reported. Seismic activity across the Eastern US is felt across a large area because the bedrock is relatively old and hard, allowing an easier transfer of seismic energy.
This map depicts the epicenter of the earthquake that struck central New Jersey and was felt along the US East Coast on Friday. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Yahoo! News
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United States
Total Solar Eclipse Today
A total solar eclipse crosses North America today, with 15 US states within the path of totality. The total eclipse will first appear along Mexico’s Pacific Coast at around 11:07am PDT, then travel from Texas to Maine and into Canada. According to NASA, about 31.6 million people live in the path of totality, the area where the moon will fully block out the sun. An additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path of totality. The closer one is to the path of totality, the larger the portion of the sun that will be hidden. Eclipse viewers near Torreón, Mexico, will get to experience totality for the longest, at 4 minutes, 28 seconds. After today’s eclipse, the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. will be in 20 years, on August 23rd, 2044.
This map depicts the cloud forecast for April 8th, showing the percentage of the sky covered by clouds along the path of totality. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What country is home to the tallest mountain in the Caribbean?
A: Dominican Republic
With its impressive peaks and cooler climate, the Cordillera Central mountain range of the island of Hispaniola was nicknamed the ‘Dominican Alps.’ The core of its highlands rises just west of Santo Domingo, the national capital, and extends northwestward to the Haitian border. From these mountains flow the headstreams of the nation’s three chief river systems—the Yuna, the Yaque del Norte, and the Yaque del Sur. Located at the center of the Dominican Republic and inside the borders of the Armando Bermudez National Park, Pico Duarte stands at 10,173 feet (3,101 meters) above sea level. Pico Duarte is the tallest mountain in all of the Caribbean.
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Q: What is North America’s largest estuary?
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