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Ukraine
Tensions Rise at Nuclear Plant
The governments of Ukraine and Russia are trading blame following damage to parts of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia was captured early following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February and remains under the control of Russian military. Separate shelling incidents on Friday, Saturday, and yesterday have damaged buildings and grounds of the plant, and have forced one of the plant's six reactors offline. Both Ukrainian and Russian authorities claim to welcome an inspection of the plant by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), while blaming each other for the attacks which threaten the plant. Ukrainian forces have been making inroads in southern Ukraine with a counter-offensive to reclaim territory taken by Russia, raising the level of danger surrounding the plant.
This map depicts the locations of Ukraine's nuclear power facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Cuba
Massive Fire at Fuel Facility
Cuban firefighters have been battling a huge fire at the country's largest oil storage facility at Matanzas. The fire was sparked by lightning on Friday, and it continues to spread, having destroyed three oil storage tanks so far, with a fourth under threat. One firefighter has been killed in the struggle with the blaze, and dozens more have been injured. Cuba will face difficulties in receiving and storing fuel supplies; the country was already challenged by the rising costs of oil caused by inflationary pressures spurred by the long-term effects of the COVID crisis and Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. The fuel stored at Matanzas is primarily used for generating electricity, and it was the only facility on the island with the ability to accept deliveries from large tankers. The only options readily apparent for receiving and storing fuel for the country are to utilize floating storage facilities or to take smaller shipments, both of which are expected to increase costs.
This map depicts the location of Cuba's largest oil storage facility at Matanzas, which has been heavily damaged by a fire that broke out Friday and is still not under control. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Cuba Sí
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Australia
Deepest Known Australian Cave
A group of cave explorers from the Southern Tasmanian Caverneers has uncovered what is now the deepest known cave in Australia. The cave, named “Delta Variant,” is connected to the Niggly/Growling Swallet cave system northwest of Hobart. The previous record for Australia’s deepest known cave was Niggly Cave at 1,302 feet (397 m), and “Delta Variant” is anticipated to be 1,315 feet (401 m) deep. It took more than six months of preparation and 14 hours underground to successfully explore this cave. The name “Delta Variant” references the COVID-19 pandemic that had spread globally during the cave's discovery. Passages inside the cave have also been given names to reference the COVID-19 pandemic, such as “Test Station Queue,” “Super Spreader,” and “Daily Cases.” Exploration of the cave will continue.
This map depicts the cave system where Delta Variant and Niggly Cave are located in Tasmania. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Where can you find the tallest waterfall in North America and the fifth highest in the world?
A: Yosemite Falls, California
Yosemite Falls is made up of three separate falls, Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 ft or 435 m), the middle cascades (675 ft or 205 m) and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 ft or 97 m). The falls are noticeable from various locations around Yosemite Valley, flowing from around November through July. With a height of more than 2,425 ft (740 m), hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls can be a strenuous 8 hour, 7.2 mile (11.6 km) round trip trek, with an elevation gain of 2,700 ft (823 m). The drop at the Lower Fall, although relatively shorter than the larger granite rocks that make up the majority of Yosemite National Park, is twice the height of Niagara Falls. Prior to European settlers arriving west, Yosemite Falls was called "Cholock" by the Ahwahneechee people who lived at its base. It was believed that the plunge pool at the base of the waterfall contained evil spirits, known as the "Poloti," with many folktales from the Ahwahneechee depicting its powers.
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Q: Where can you find the largest glacier in Asia and the world's highest battleground?
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