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Locate the world's largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume that has been affected by droughts and heatwaves.
Lake Kariba, on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The El Nino Weather pattern has induced droughts and heatwaves in the Zambezi region, leading to a drop in water levels at Lake Kariba. Kariba Dam is located in the Zambezi River basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume.
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Find the location of the volcano that is exhibiting a rare phenomenon that scientists refer to as volcanic vortex rings.
Mount Etna, Italy. Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, and among the world’s most active volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air, which is a rare phenomenon that scientists refer to as volcanic vortex rings. Vortex rings are generated when gas, predominantly water vapour, is released rapidly through a vent in the crater. These rings can remain in the air for up to 10 minutes but tend to disintegrate quickly if conditions are windy and turbulent.
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Identify the location of the crossing that Israel has reopened for the first time since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack to allow more aid to Gaza.
Erez crossing, Israel Israel has reopened the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for the first time since the October 7 Hamas attacks to allow more aid to Gaza. Erez (or Beit Hanoon) is located in the north of the Gaza Strip. It was the main crossing for the movement of people between Israel and Gaza. It is primarily a pedestrian crossing but can also be used for road supplies.
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Locate the volcano which expelled pockets of gas containing roughly 80 grams of crystallized gold daily, worth about USD 6,000?
Mount Erebus, Antarctica. Mount Erebus in Antarctica, expelled pockets of gas containing roughly 80 grams of crystallized gold daily, worth about USD 6,000. Mount Erebus and Deception Island are the only two active volcanoes out of a total of 138, present in Antarctica. Mount Erebus exhibits a particular eruptive style known as Strombolian eruptions. These eruptions are characterized by moderate intensity, with bursts of gas and ash shooting skyward.
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Locate the bridge with which a container vessel collided causing several parts to break and fall into the Patapsco River.
Baltimore Bridge, US A container vessel collided with the Baltimore Bridge, causing several parts to break and fall into the Patapsco River. The bridge is named after Francis Scott Key, the writer of the American national anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner). Baltimore was the 17th biggest port in the United States in 2021. It is the biggest vehicle-handling port in the country, including cars and heavy farm equipment. The lower Patapsco river connects the Port of Baltimore to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
