|
United States
NYC Transformer Explosion
A transformer explosion in Queens, New York last night lit the skyline with an unnatural fluorescent blue light, sparking panic and wonder throughout the city. At nearby LaGuardia Airport, the power went out and many flights were delayed due to the explosion. Con Edison said in a statement that the explosion was caused by a brief electrical fire which caused a transmission dip.
This map depicts the location of the transformer explosion at Con Edison and LaGuardia Airport’s close proximity. Click on the map to learn more.
|
|
|
Graphic Source: NY Times
__________________________________________
|
|
Syria
Troops Move into Manbij
For the first time in years, Syrian troops have entered the northern city of Manbij after an appeal from Kurdish forces, who have maintained control of the area throughout the war with backing from the United States. To the north, in Turkey, President Erdogan has vowed to move into Manbij with an offensive meant to remove Kurdish forces from the area, which he considers a terrorist group. With the announcement that the U.S. will withdraw troops from Syria, Kurdish leaders are looking to Russia and Syria to aid them against threats by Turkey.
This map depicts the location of Manbij, where Syrian troops arrived. Click on the map to learn more.
|
|
|
Graphic Source: CNN
__________________________________________
|
|
United States
Brace for a Storm
Heading into the New Year’s weekend, two severe storm systems are moving across the U.S. today. One storm is moving towards the eastern U.S., bringing heavy rain and strong winds that make for poor visibility and travel conditions. The other storm system caused blizzard conditions in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, killing two people. The South will face threats of torrential rain and flooding. Today, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Minnesota were hit with about a foot of snow, and some areas of Louisiana and Mississippi saw over 11 inches of rain.
This map depicts rain and snow accumulation through Saturday. Click on the map to learn more.
|
|
|
|
 |
Q: What is the source of the Danube River?
A: Brigach and Breg rivers
The Danube River originates in a small town, Donaueschingen, that is situated in Germany’s Black Forest. The Danube River flows for 1,177 miles.
Source
|
|
|
|
|
Q: What is the largest European peninsula?
Stay tuned for the answer to today’s question in Wednesday’s DailyGeo.
|
|
|
|
AGS is accepting DailyGeo GeoQuestion suggestions.
Write to ags@americangeo.org with any ideas!
*Please include GeoQuestions in the subject line, along with your answer and source.*
|
|
|
DailyGeo is a daily digital communication created by AGS staff in our Headquarters for our community of Affiliates to digest on business days. Feel free to share and encourage others to become part of the community too!
Copyright © 2018 American Geographical Society, All rights reserved.
We understand this might not be for everyone. Although we would hate to see you go, you can unsubscribe here.
How are we doing? We want to hear your feedback on the DailyGeo – what are we doing right and what should we be doing differently. Talk to us by emailing ags@americangeo.org. |
|
|
|
|
