In 1967, General Jorge Iturriaga lived in isolation on a remote Chilean military base in Antarctica, unaware of significant world events such as musical milestones and astronaut tragedies. Despite warnings about the volcanic history, he and his team were assured the volcano was extinct. However, on December 4, 1967, a series of earthquakes indicated an impending eruption, leading to a hasty evacuation. Today, the area is home to Spain's Gabriel de Castilla base, where soldiers like Brigadier Alfredo Ojanguren must contend with extreme weather, revealing that nature presents the truest threats in this isolated environment.
The year 1967 saw General Iturriaga isolated in Antarctica, unaware of global events, when a volcanic eruption forced the military to evacuate the island.
Brigadier Ojanguren reflects on the unique dangers of Antarctica, not from other humans, but from the hostile environment and extreme weather conditions.
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