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United States
ICE Arrests Accelerate
The early days of the new administration of President Trump have seen significant activity to facilitate the deportation of people from other countries present in the United States without authorization. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today an agreement with Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele that would see deportees from the United States detained in prisons in El Salvador, regardless of their country of origin, in exchange for payment. Last week, the Trump administration engaged in a short-lived diplomatic spat with the government of Colombia over the latter’s acceptance of flights from the United States with Colombian deportees. That disagreement saw the brief introduction of retaliatory tariffs imposed by both countries against each other but ended with the resumption of deportation flights from the US. In the United States, protests against the deportation efforts are increasing, with significant rallies in major cities across the country.
This interactive map depicts the numbers of people arrested from the respective countries by the United States government in its fiscal year 2024. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Newsweek
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Greece
Santorini Earthquake Swarm
Over 6,000 people have fled the island of Santorini as hundreds of quakes continue to affect the famous Greek tourist destination. A tremor with a magnitude of 4.8 was recorded early Tuesday, with the strongest quake so far being a 4.9 recorded over the weekend. Over the past three days, some 550 tremors with a minimum magnitude of 3.0 have been recorded in the Aegean Sea, between Santorini and the nearby islands of Amorgos and Ios. Greece’s Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP) believes the intense seismic activity may continue for many more days, if not weeks. Additional flights have been announced to help residents get to safety. Schools on the island will remain closed until Friday and residents have been advised to avoid large indoor gatherings.
This map depicts the seismic activity near the island of Santorini. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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France
World’s Oldest 3-D Map in Paris
Archaeologists have discovered what may be the world’s oldest three-dimensional map, carved into the floor of an ancient rock shelter south of Paris known since the 1980s for its prehistoric artwork. Dating back approximately 13,000 years to the Paleolithic period, the engraving represents a miniature version of the surrounding landscape features and its water flows. The three-dimensional depiction reflects how the ancient inhabitants understood and interacted with their environment, and shows how water runs from highlands into streams and rivers, along with the meeting points of valleys and formation of lakes and swamps. Paleolithic humans sculpted the sandstone to promote specific flow paths for infiltrating and directing rainwater, demonstrating remarkable engineering capabilities. This discovery shows a high level of understanding and intelligence in the paleolithic hominin group that once inhabited the area.
This map depicts the engraved floor of the rock shelter south of Paris which depicts the region’s landscape features and water flows. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What is the fastest-warming body of water in the world?
A: Gulf of Maine
The Gulf of Maine stretches from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia and is a key intersection between cold water masses from the Arctic and warm water masses from the Gulf Stream. The warming trend in this basin has, among others, two important causes. First is the overall warming of the global ocean as greenhouse gas concentrations rise. Second is the melting of ice in Greenland and the Arctic Ocean, which provides pulses of freshwater that can alter ocean circulation patterns in the region. A weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) leads to the Gulf Stream shifting northward and the cold current flowing into the Gulf of Maine becoming weaker, pushing warmer water into the region. Not only does this impact the fishing industry, but this change affects wildlife such as puffins.
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Q: What country is home to the highest mountain range in the Caribbean?
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