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Syria
Israel Blamed for Port City Strike
Syria's military reports Israeli fighter jets fired missiles at a container complex in Latakia, Syria's most important port city on the Mediterranean coast. Several of the containers were set on fire, but no casualties were reported. Israel's government has not commented on this specific incident, but it has previously acknowledged it targets facilities and military resources of militias backed by Iran in the region. Some sources suggest yesterday's strike may have been targeting an arms shipment. 

This map depicts the port area of the Syrian city of Latakia, where Israeli fighter's fired on a group of containers early Tuesday morning. Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading:  BBC, Deutsche Welle, ABC News, Al Jazeera
Graphic Source: Alma Research and Education Centre
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India
Top Military Chief Killed in Crash
India's top military chief, General Bipin Rawat, was one of 13 individuals killed in a helicopter crash in India's southern Tamil Nadu state on Wednesday. The crash occurred as Rawat was travelling to a military college to deliver a lecture. Of the 14 passengers aboard, there was only one reported survivor, who is currently being treated for injuries. The helicopter, a Russian-made Mi-17V5 vehicle, is widely utilized in the Indian military and generally regarded as safe. The cause of the crash is not immediately known. The Indian air force has begun an investigation into the cause of the accident. 

This map depicts the approximate location the helicopter carrying the military official crashed, as well as a description of the event. Click on the map to learn more.
Graphic Source: Reuters
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Indonesia
Coral Reef Coming Back to Life
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found evidence that a restored coral reef at Indonesia's Spermonde Archipelago is coming back to life. Scientists listened to submarine recordings and were able to make out the "whooping, croaking and growling" of fish, giving an audible indication of improvement of the coral reef's health. Restoration efforts, including re-seeding, have been underway for over a decade and are finally demonstrating successful outcomes. 

This map depicts the study sites within the Indonesia coral reef, Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading: BBC, CBS NewsThe Guardian, Phys.org
Graphic Source:  Applied Ecology
Yesterday's Answer
Q: Only 8 nautical miles (14 km) wide at its most narrow point, what body of water connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and separates the continents of Europe and Africa?

A: Strait of Gibraltar 
The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the world’s busiest waterways and is considered a vital shipping route for countries in northern Africa, southern Europe and western Asia. The strait is bordered by Spain in Europe and by Morocco in Africa. It’s short distance enabled many populations to cross and navigate throughout history, with many countries having tried to acquire control over the strait. It was formed due to the Eurasian and African tectonic plates drifting apart, creating a waterway between them. However, tectonic activity still remains today, with the strait slowly closing as the African plate moves northward.

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Today's Question
Q: Which famous ski resort was the site where the world’s largest silver nugget, weighing around 2,000 pounds, was found?
 
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