Hard times for the Futa
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Topic: Hard times for the Futa
Posted By: STLboater
Subject: Hard times for the Futa
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 11:43am
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Just wanted to give a little update on one of the best runs in the world, the futaleufu in Chile. 1. Hydro power threatens the river http://www.aorafting.com/e-newsletter/articles/hydro-power.htm 2. Volcano erupts affecting the futa river valley http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10508420 *check out the video ------------- Kayak Academy Whitewater Instructor |
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Posted By: STLboater
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 12:04pm
look at this apocalypse picture of the eruption....![]("http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/05_02/volcanoUPI_800x531.jpg") ------------- Kayak Academy Whitewater Instructor |
Posted By: septimus prime
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 12:27pm
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Gordo,
Is that picture the real deal? If so, it might be the most badass nature pic I have ever seen ![]("http://professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley5.gif") !------------- Jon Shell Bee |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 2:10pm
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Here is a link to the thread/articles on the Buzz:
http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/chiles-futaleafu-under-siege-18290.html ------------- |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 2:12pm
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I guess the ash clouds in eruptions like that can ionize the sky, creating their own electrical storms. Crazy!
If you look on the Buzz, it looks like people have set up a relief aid fund. If anyone loves the Futa or someday has dreams of paddling it, donations are a worthy cause. ------------- |
Posted By: PowWrangler
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 3:27pm
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Damn, that looks like something out of lord of the rings. |