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Hello everybody. So today I will be presenting
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the historic crisis in the spanish Canary islands of La Palma.
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So the issue at hand.
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So as of September 19, 2021,
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the Volcano Corn Bay area has been erupting and destroying the island of La Palma
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In via Spain's National Geographic Institutes leading scientists,
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they have estimated that the volcanic eruption is set to last about 84 days.
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But for recent discoveries and observations,
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they have concluded that the levels flow seems to be never ending.
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So therefore they have classified the island
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as a continuous disaster zone.
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And the eruptions map buffalo has covered about 1000 hectares,
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which is equivalent to 2471.5 square miles of land on the island
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social and economic impacts.
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So the eruptions magma flow has really demolished self sufficient villages,
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agricultural plantation, sacred lands and many independent standing homes.
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Um and also approximately 6000 individuals have been evacuated from the islands,
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including 400 place tourists which have been escorted to neighboring islands.
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And so for the oxides. So before we get into it.
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So for the oxide is a toxic chemical that reacts to oxygen and moisture in the air
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That creates a grayish black is fog and the scientific name for it's called Bog.
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So, so for the oxide is being admitted about 17,000 tons per day.
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The volcano is active.
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This eruption will be the leading downfall to public health
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and farmlands alike in the effects of sulfur dioxide includes,
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but not limited to difficulty breathing irritation of lungs throw eyes and nose.
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Early observations and predictions.
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So, via the Spain's,
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Via Spain's um environmental scientists and
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volcanologists that are studying Condrey via,
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they have estimated that sea levels are set to rise or are reaching
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400 - 600 m high around the coast of the three Western Canary Islands.
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Also 15 to 20 m high waves will soon be affecting the South American coastlines.
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Um waves are estimated to be approaching Florida,
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which were modeled to reach heights of 20-25 m high,
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And waves are estimated waves estimated between 5-100
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m high will be affecting the coast of Africa
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Is their road to recovery.
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So from recent news coverage, Spain's prime minister,
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Pedro Sanchez has announced the approval of a
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$239 million dollar recovery plan for La Palma.
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And these measures will include initiatives to
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help restore the island's water supply,
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along with investments in employment, home agriculture and tourism.
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And here I have a video for you also watch.
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Well, unfortunately, it won't let me show my video.
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So I will ask not to meet if he can show it to you all.
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But
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yes, my sources. Thank you