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Russia-Ukraine
Russian Air Bases Struck
Three air bases located deep in Russian territory have been attacked over the last two days. Yesterday, Engels airbase near Saratov, home of the Russian air force's bomber fleet, and another airbase near Ryazan were both struck, and today, an oil tank was destroyed and set ablaze at an airfield near Kursk. Russian authorities have claimed Ukraine deployed long-range drones for the attack, damaging two aircrafts and killing three servicemen. While Ukraine has not publicly commented on the strikes, the attacks appear to be pre-emptive measures against Russia’s plan to assault Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s electricity sources since October 10. As winter nears, Ukraine’s weather has been dropping below freezing points, and fears of civilian deaths by hypothermia are increasing.
This map depicts the locations of Russian air base explosions. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Massacre Deaths Grow
At least 272 civilians were confirmed killed in a massacre in the eastern village of Kishishe, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, a significant increase over the initial estimate of 50 victims killed. The Congolese government blamed the killings on the M23 rebel group, which has denied responsibility, and also accused the rebels of being backed by members of the Rwandan army, which Rwanda consistently denies. Months of fighting in eastern DRC has been taking place between M23, a Tutsi-led militia, and Congo’s army.
This map depicts the location of the village of Kishishe in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu state, where the massacre of nearly 300 people took place last week. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron's
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Mars
3.4 Billion Year Old Megatsunami
A new study published in the journal, Scientific Reports, suggests an asteroid collision on Mars, similar to what wiped out the dinosaurs on Earth 66 million years ago, may have caused a mega-tsunami 3.4 billion years ago which helped shape the Red Planet’s landscape. Prior to the study, the location of the impact crater resulting from the asteroid collision was unknown. However, after planetary scientists analyzed maps of Mars’ surface created by combining images from previous Mars missions, they discovered an impact crater that could have caused the mega-tsunami. The crater, which has been named "Pohl," has a diameter of 68 miles (110 km) and is located in an area of the planet’s northern lowlands, which may have been covered by an ancient ocean. Pohl's age is estimated based on its position above and below rocks that were previously dated to this time.
This map depicts the location of the possible impact crater, named Pohl, that may have caused Mars' megatsunami. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Known for its healing and nourishing properties, how was Iceland's Blue Lagoon originally formed?
A: A Lava Field turned Reservoir
Selected as one of National Geographic's 25 Wonders of the World in 2012, Iceland's Blue Lagoon sits at the crossroads between nature, science, and wellness. The blue reservoir had originally formed in the lava field near the Svartsengi Resource Park, a geothermal power plant on Reykjanes Peninsula. The water was expected to seep through the lava, however the concentration of silica in the reservoir did not allow for proper drainage. In the 80s, local residents began bathing in the warm blue water, and found it had healing properties. After years of researching the naturally healing geothermal seawater for its bioactive properties, the Blue Lagoon Limited was created, and by 2005, a renowned skin care line, spa facility, and clinic hotel for psoriasis treatment had evolved from the company. In 2018, the company opened a luxurious geothermal resort at Blue Lagoon.
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Q: One of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Italy, where can you travel to find the home of the famous liqueur limoncello?
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