Volcano destroys village. We witness the aftermath. (Ep 277)
November 9, 2024 · 13 min · 3K views · Manado City
What this video covers
The crew of a 12-meter catamaran sailed from Sulawesi to Ruang Island, Indonesia, to observe the aftermath of the April 2024 volcanic eruption.Watch The passage was a downwind run, managed by flying a screecher and a jib set wing-on-wing with a barber hauler to maximize speed without the complexity of a spinnaker.1:41 Upon arrival, the crew encountered a strong current off the point that delayed their approach by an hour.3:35 Drone footage revealed the total destruction of the island’s villages, which were buried under volcanic ash and rock, displacing approximately 900 residents.5:23 Despite the devastation, the crew snorkeled the surrounding reef, finding that while the seabed was covered in ash, fish and some coral life were already returning.8:18 The island, formerly a lush jungle, remains a barren landscape of mud and volcanic debris.7:02
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