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World
Social Media Reliability
In response to the overabundance of information, both accurate and inaccurate surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian physicist, Manlio De Domenico, created the Covid19 Infodemics Observatory to make it easier for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance during the pandemic. The program surveys approximately 4.5 million tweets everyday to understand the digital response in online social media to the COVID-19 outbreak. This interactive map depicts the “Infodemic Risk Index” of countries around the world, which ranks the accuracy of information shared on social media. The top ranked countries for factual reliability according to De Domenico’s index include Singapore, France, Ireland, and South Africa, while the lowest ranked countries include Peru, Venezuela and Russia.
This interactive map depicts the “Infodemic Risk Index” of countries around the world. All COVID-19 updates will be displayed in a red box.
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India and China
Deadly Border Clash
Indian authorities report at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a confrontation with Chinese forces since conflict on the Chinese-Indian border escalated on Monday. Soruces say Chinese forces were provoked when Indian personnel crossed the border, sparking violent confrontation. Border disputes in the region began in the 1950’s after a de facto border called the Line of Control was drawn by the British government. The ambiguous borderline has remained unclear, resulting in many border clashes over the years. However, this is the first time either country has suffered causalities in nearly 45 years. After international advisement, officials from both countries are agreeing to talks to ease the tension and de-escalate the conflict in the border region.
This map depicts the disputed Kashmir territory between China and India, and the recent clash at Galwan Valley. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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United States
Bush Fire Continues to Spread
There are currently four major wildfires burning in Arizona, the largest being the Bush Fire. According to reports, the Bush Fire doubled in size yesterday and now covers over 100 square miles. The Bush Fire is the largest active fire in the nation, measuring roughly the size of Salt Lake City. As of Tuesday afternoon, no private property had been damaged by the flames, although over two-thousand people are under a mandatory evacuation notice, and the smoke from the blaze is spreading across the Midwest. The fire began in the Tonto National Forest, and its cause is currently under investigation.
This map depicts the smoke from the Arizona wildfires spreading across the Midwestern United States. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: The world’s highest tropical mountain range is located in which designated UNESCO World Heritage site?
A: Huascarán National Park, Peru
Situated in the Cordillera Blanca “White Mountains,” the Huascarán National Park protects an estimated 340,000 hectares in the central Peruvian Andes. Named after the 16th Century Inca leader Huascar, the park is home to Mount Huascarán, which stands at 6,768 meters, making it the highest peak in Peru.
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Q: Surpassing the vertical slope at a 105 degree overhang, which cliff has the steepest vertical drop in the world?
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