Half of the French territory Flames of burning in the Indian Ocean

For almost a month, the French territory of the island of Amsterdam in the Southern Ocean of India has been flag.

It is located halfway between Australia, Antarctica and Madagascar, the island has been seen smoking more than 54% of the 54-square-foot area.

The island of Amsterdam has no lasting population, but the researchers have stopped there since the 1980s.

Since the fires explode, 31 people evacuated to the island of Réunion, nearer Madagascar. And last week the French authorities launched the mission to control firefighters and evaluate their impact.

The newest Blaze was found in the scientist researching the atmosphere on January 15.

According to a report of the Climate and Environmental Sciences Laboratory (LCS) laboratory, it was close to the Greenhouse Gas, Mercury and Aerosols near the Observatory.

Despite the best efforts of the residents, the fire extended to the research base of Martin-de-Viviès. At the beginning of the next day, a boat fishing boat evacuated, Australians were close.

Rémi Chazot, an island-based computer scientist, Le Monde newspaper told the team that the team was “lucky luck” that the ship was around.

“This boat had to leave a week before, but he did not catch the lobster fee. Otherwise, things would be complicated.”

Since then evacuation to meet, they are transferred to another territory in France.

The fire spread on Amsterdam island, due to dry conditions and hard winds. The island has no river and the wind can reach up to 40 km / h (24 mph). It is believed that it has spread somewhat through the island of peat.

Although the full scale of damage has not been evaluated yet, satellite images have had fires of solar solar panels as well as food and communication lines.

Conservation also has concerned about influencing wildlife wildlife.

Due to the unusual climate, the island is rich in biodiversity, as the growth area below the southern elephant and skin stamps.

There are several species of albatross, Amsterdam albatross, 84% of the albatros population with the island’s yellow nose. The southern Rockhopper penguin colony also lives on the island.

Drawing and subsequent pollution are also used to changes in the Island atmosphere and how the climate change affects.

The evacuation has been the first time of atmospheric research on the island for 45 years.

“It takes time and money to return to normal and this interrupt will lack our research data,” Marc Delotte said, director of Lesse’s role in the Amsterdam Islands.

“This is, of course, it’s not good news to get such a unique location.”

On February 7 he established a knowledge mission on a French sea ship.

According to the Department of Southern France and Antarctica, the mission is made up of four firefighters and seven technical staff, one of which is a doctor.

Than to completely put the fire, the mission wants to secure the settlement. They will also aim to know the cause of the fire and how it extends, as well as re-establish the energy and water network of the island.