Netflix has prepared an ambitious documentary series that addresses one of the most shocking natural tragedies in the recent history of Spain: the eruption of the La Palma volcano.‘. The platform, famous for its ability to transform real events into captivating stories, seeks to capture this event with a narrative that balances human drama and scientific advances.
In its productions, Netflix has always stood out for combining strong emotions with technical details, and this series will not be the exception. Throughout four episodes, it will explore how this volcanic phenomenon affected local families and put geological experts around the world on alert.
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With this miniseries, Netflix seeks to immerse the viewer in the lives of those who lived through this tragedy.
The title of the series is ‘La Palma’ and it promises to be one of Netflix’s most notable productions in 2024. The central plot revolves around the life of a Norwegian family who spends their vacation at a tourist resort on the island just when the volcano begins to show signs of activity. Through their eyes, viewers will be able to immerse themselves in the daily lives of those who were in ‘La Palma’ before the tragedy shook them. But the story is not limited to this family nucleus, since characters related to the Geological Institute are also introduced, who detect the first signs of an imminent eruption.
One of the great successes of the series is, without a doubt, the way in which it will portray the scientists who tried to warn about the disaster. Marie Ekdal, a young geologist played by Thea Sofie Loch Næss, and Álvaro, the director of the Geological Institute, will represent the struggle between science and bureaucracy. Netflix will not only show the human drama, but will also delve into the technical field, explaining the phenomena that were seen before the eruption. This approach seeks to provide a more complete perspective of the event, highlighting both the ethical dilemmas and the logistical difficulties that the experts faced.
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