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  Quote STLboater Replybullet Topic: Hard times for the Futa
    Posted: 08 May 2008 at 11:43am
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


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  Quote STLboater Replybullet Posted: 08 May 2008 at 12:04pm
look at this apocalypse picture of the eruption....
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  Quote septimus prime Replybullet Posted: 08 May 2008 at 12:27pm
Gordo,
 
Is that picture the real deal?  If so, it might be the most badass nature pic I have ever seen!
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  Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 08 May 2008 at 2:10pm
Here is a link to the thread/articles on the Buzz:

http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/chiles-futaleafu-under-siege-18290.html

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  Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 08 May 2008 at 2:12pm
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.
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  Quote PowWrangler Replybullet Posted: 08 May 2008 at 3:27pm

Damn, that looks like something out of lord of the rings.
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