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World
Economic Impacts
According to the International Monetary Fund, the global economy is projected to shrink by three percent in 2020 due to the coronavirus. After many businesses shuttered in response to lock-down policies, millions of workers around the world were laid-off or had their wages reduced. Unemployment in the United States reached 10.4% by the end of June. In Germany, Italy, and France, between 23 and 41 percent of workers have been furloughed or placed on government-supported job retention plans. The BBC prepared a map illustrating the real GDP growth in the first quarter of the year. Most countries measured negative growth for three months, and are at risk of recession (measured by a decrease in GDP for six months or more), should economic shrinkage continue through the second quarter of the year.
This map depicts real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2020. All COVID-19 updates will be displayed in a red box.
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Iran
Fire at Natanz Nuclear Facility
A fire at Iran’s Nantanz nuclear facility last week, followed by an additional two incidents on Saturday, has fueled suspicions of foreign sabotage. Both the United States and Israel have long viewed the advanced centrifuges produced at the site as a threat, although there is no proof that either nation intervened. An Iranian group called the “Cheetahs of the Homeland” has claimed responsibility, but their involvement has yet to be confirmed. No one was harmed in the blaze and the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency says no nuclear materials were present. A spokesperson for Iran’s National Security Council told media the main cause of the incident had already been determined, but would not be immediately released for security reasons.
This map depicts the location of the incident at the Natanz Nuclear Facility. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Japan
Fatal Floods and Mudslides
Hundreds of thousands had to evacuate regions of the southern Japanese island of Kyushu over the weekend as flooding and mudslides affected the area. Within one day, between 16 and 18 inches of rain fell in the Kumamoto and Kagoshima districts, causing the Kuma River to overflow. Evacuation orders were issued for half a million island residents. Roads and bridges washed away by the floods left many communities isolated, and at least 44 people were killed. Rescue teams are continuing to search for missing persons, and rainstorms are expected to continue until tomorrow afternoon.
This map depicts the island of Kyushu that was hit with fatal flooding and mudslides. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: With a length of over 216 miles long, which fjord holds the title of being the world’s longest?
A: Scoresby Sund
Located in Greenland, the Scoresby Sund is made up of several fjords that are linked and cover an area of roughly 14,700 square miles. The longest fjord in its system covers a length of roughly 216 miles.
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Q: Which country is home to the smallest desert in Africa with a diameter of only 200 meters?
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