Part 5/8:
Beatrice Fasi, a seasoned nature guide, sheds light on the geological changes contributing to these disasters. After decades of studying the volcano, she notes that the volcanic surface has hardened due to eruptions, preventing rainwater from being absorbed into the ground. Instead, water cascades down the slopes with increasing ferocity, flooding vulnerable areas and rushing towards the sea.
To better understand these transformations, Beatrice recently collected soil samples from the volcanic cone for analysis by volcanologists on the mainland. Her findings underscore a growing urgency to address the environmental shifts that threaten residents like Dominico.