Amsterdam is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean about 2800 km southeast of the reunion, another territory of France overseas. It is one of the most isolated islands in the world. The fire broke out on January 15th and has not expired.
Mysterious fire on a remote island
The cause of the fire that appeared on the island in mid-January is still unknown. On January 29th, Flames covered 18%. As for the area of the island, the fires have now already been exhausted to 45-50%. The area of this land, which has an area of 58 square kilometers.
On January 15th, 31 people stayed in Amsterdam when the fire broke out. Everyone was evacuated. First, the refugees were rescued by the “Austral” unit and fished near the lobster. Two days later, the evacuation was moved to the supply boat “Marion Dufennet.” This provides the necessary goods to the far south of France and the Antarctic Territories (TAAF).
According to the local government’s AFP agency, the area is in extremely dry weather, with strong winds burning fuel. Fires cannot be extended due to the considerable distance from the island from the habitat. The island manager is waiting for the fire to burn itself.
The island has the scientific foundations of Martin-de-Vviews. It is known to have suffered from the flames, but “telecommunications infrastructure and water supply are no longer working, but the buildings are still standing” – assurances the provincial authorities.
The French frigate, Florium, was directed to a place to monitor the situation.
Biological gems burn
French “Le Monde” describes the island as a “jewel of biodiversity” engraved on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The island is deserted, only temporary scholars and soldiers finding shelter at Martin de Vivise’s base.
With layoffs from the continent, Amsterdam serves as the ideal natural “laborator” for testing air conditioning and air pollution. Measurements from service islands as markers of climate change that occur on the planet. This is one of the most inaccessible places in the world.
Source: AFP, “Le Monde”
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