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Ukraine
Russia Opens Kharkiv Front
The Russian army has made a new incursion into Ukrainian territory in the northeastern Kharkiv region, expanding the fighting beyond the stalemate that has held for several months along the front in the south and east of the country. The assault by Russian armored units began late last week, with incremental gains along the Ukrainian side of the border, and there is now heavy fighting for the border town of Vovchansk. Ukrainian military authorities say the Russian side is targeting settlements with glide bombs to drive back defenders, while Ukrainian forces are prioritizing keeping Russian artillery out of range of Kharkiv, capital of the region of the same name and Ukraine’s second-largest city. Russia’s renewed offensive comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin shuffles his government’s senior leadership, replacing the long-standing Minister of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, and sending him to head the national security council.
This map depicts the locations affected by a new assault by Russian military forces across the Ukrainian border into the Kharkiv region. Click on the map to learn more.
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Indonesia
Mount Ibu Erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu volcano has erupted, producing a three-mile (5 km) high ash plume over the remote island of Halmahera. Starting at 9:12am. Monday, the eruption lasted about five minutes. No evacuations have been reported though officials have advised against conducting activities within a 3 mile radius of the volcano, an area home to over 13,000 people. There are still intense volcanic earthquakes affecting the area, indicating that another eruption may be forthcoming. Due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” Indonesia experiences frequent volcanic and seismic activity.
This map depicts the locations of active volcanos in Indonesia. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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United States
NASA Advances Moon Train Plan
Experts from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have recently revealed plans for the deployment of a railway system on the surface of the Moon to support the long-term operations of American installations on Earth’s natural satellite. NASA is planning to return human beings to the Moon in 2026, with the goal of eventually putting infrastructure in place to support the Gateway project – a space station orbiting the Moon that would serve as a hub to further exploration of our solar system. The proposed lunar railway would only be travelled by autonomous robotic vehicles propelled along a magnetic levitation system, to avoid the damage Moon dust is known to have on mechanical parts. The track for the “Flexible Levitation on a Track,” or FLOAT, would also be configured on a roll, allowing it to be rolled and unrolled easily for quick deployment for new locations on the Moon’s surface.
This map depicts locations on the Moon planned for development by the spacefaring nations of China, Russia, and the United States in their drive to take advantage of the mineral resources there. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What country is home to a hot, dusty wind called “ghibli” which reaches the Mediterranean Sea?
A: Libya
The ghibli is a hot and dusty wind descending from the interior highlands of Libya toward the Mediterranean Sea. Although the wind may occur throughout the year, it is most frequent during the spring and early summer. Along the northern African coast, the hot air originates directly from the Sahara Desert, producing hot, dry and dusty conditions. As the air travels northward across the Mediterranean Sea, the Sirocco picks up much moisture because of its high temperature, causing clouds, fog and rain over northern Mediterranean areas. Ghibli winds can have profound effect on the landscape by moving vast quantities of sand.
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Q: What is the mountain range that runs the length of the Italian Peninsula?
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