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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