People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires
Spanish authorities are concerned that the influx of tourists arriving to view a total solar eclipse will increase the risk of wildfires. Dry vegetation and high traffic volumes could lead to accidental fires and hinder emergency response efforts.
Nasa's station in Robledo de Chavela, Madrid, Spain, on 29 July. Nasa has installed four high-powered telescopes in north-west Spain where it will live stream the eclipse to more than 10 million viewers. Nasa's station in Robledo de Chavela, Madrid, Spain, on 29 July. Nasa has installed four high-powered telescopes in north-west Spain where it will live stream the eclipse to more than 10 million viewers. Solar eclipses People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expected
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