1 Nov

United States: Halloween Attack in NYC

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Find out the answer to yesterday’s GeoQuestion, “In the spirit of Halloween, where is America’s most haunted road located?” below!

 

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United States
Halloween Attack in NYC
Investigators worked through Tuesday night to determine what led a truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike path near the World Trade Center. Officials identify the driver to be an Uzbekistan immigrant and accuse him of killing eight people. Authorities say, “The Halloween attack had all the hallmarks of terrorism.”This map shows the path of destruction taken by the truck driver. Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Further Reading: NY Times, Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, CNN
Graphic Source: BBC
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Gaza Strip
Handover
On Wednesday, Hamas handed over administrative control of five border crossings in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority (PA). The handover was part of a reconciliation deal to end a decade of “internal schismin” between Hamas and the PA-ruled Fatah political party. The goal of the handover is to help ease the economic restrictions on Gaza which can ultimately help with establishing  an independent state.This map depicts the border crossings as well as information on the handover. Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Further Reading: Bloomberg, BBC, ABC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Telegraph
Graphic Source: Anadolu Agency
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Australia
No More Climbing
Climbing on Australia’s world famous landmark Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, will be banned starting on October 26, 2019. The board members of Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park, which manages the site, voted unanimously to ban climbing because of indigenous sensitivities. Uluru is considered sacred to the region’s indigenous Anangu people. Australia’s director of national parks, Sally Barnes said this is a “significant moment for all Australians” that “marks a new chapter in our history.”This map depicts the routes and trails for tourists at Uluru.  Click on the map to expand. 

Further Reading: NY Times, BBC, Reuters, The Australian, FOX
Graphic Source: Overseas Attractions

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Yesterday’s Answer

Q: In the spirit of Halloween, where is America’s most haunted road located?

A: Clinton Road, New Jersey
According to Atlas Obscura, Road Trippers and Buzzfeed to name a few sources, Clinton Road located in New Jersey is America’s most haunted road. There are the rumors of ghost sightings, escaped animal hybrids and Satanist gatherings that have centered around the road and its surroundings for decades
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Today’s Question

Q:  Which city leads the world in sustainable transport according to the 2017 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index? 

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

 

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