13 Sep

United States: Irma’s Impact

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United States
Irma’s Impact 
After Hurricane Irma barreled her way through the United States and the Caribbean last week, countries impacted by the storm are still dealing with the effects. Reports are confirming that at least 5 people died at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida due to power outages and no air conditioning since Sunday. So far, Irma has claimed at least 22 lives in the United State and the Caribbean. About 21,000 people remain in shelters and 4.4 million remain without power across the state of Florida.This map depicts the level of damage due to Irma in the southern United States. Click on the map to learn more.  

Further Reading:  CNN, CBS, BBC, New York Daily News, FOX
Graphic Source: Accuweather
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Turkey
Missile Purchase Set

Turkey is set to move forward with the controversial purchase of Russian-owned S-400 surface-to-air missile defense equipment. The deal has raised concerns among other NATO members as they claim Turkey should invest in equipment that is compatible with the defense systems operated by the alliance. President Erdogan stands firm in his decision stating, “We are obliged to take safety and security measures in order to defend our country … Nobody has the right to discuss the Turkish republic’s independence principles or independent decisions about its defense industry.” 

This map depicts the range of the S-400 missile defense system. Click on the map to learn more about the story.

Graphic Source: BBC
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Italy
Volcano Tragedy
An 11-year old boy and his parents are dead after falling into a volcanic crater in the city of Pozzuoli, Italy. The family was visiting Solfatara, a shallow crater, and popular tourist destination when the boy passed a barricade and fell into the crater. The parents attempted to save the child and fell in as well when the soft ground gave away. The mayor of Pozzuoli declared a day of grieving for the family and has urged schools and offices to observe a minute of silence at noon. This map depicts the location of the volcanic crater in Italy. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading: Washington Post, BBC, TIME, CNN
Graphic Source: Google Maps

GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

 

Q: Where is the largest national park located?

A: Greenland 
Established in 1974, Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest national park. In 1988 the park was expanded and now covers an area of 105,019.8 sq mi. 

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Today’s Question

Q: Which Caribbean Island is the only one with an operating railway system?

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

 

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