Volcanologists who Cried Wolf - The Armero Tragedy

Synopsis

In 1976, warnings from volcanologists about the La Soufrière volcano in Guadeloupe prompted local authorities to take precautionary measures due to rising gas pressure. This event echoes the catastrophic Armero tragedy in Colombia, where over 20,000 lives were lost in 1985 following the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz. The film examines the complexities of volcanic prediction and the consequences of miscommunication between scientists and communities, raising critical questions about the reliability of early warning systems in the face of natural disasters.