VOICED: Argentina spa town, lost to a salty grave

The transcript describes the history and downfall of a once-thriving Argentine town, known for its salty lagoon. In the 1980s and 1990s, the town was submerged by water due to an incomplete irrigation system and political issues. Residents, including Norma, were forced to evacuate, taking everything with them. Oscar, the last resident, witnessed the town's gradual destruction as the levee failed. The brine has since eroded the town, leaving behind only remnants of its past life.

What was the primary reason for the initial prosperity of the town?

• Its strategic location for trade

• The curative powers of its salty lagoon

• Rich mineral deposits

• Advanced agricultural techniques

What was the main cause of the town's submersion in the 1980s and 1990s?

• A volcanic eruption

• A sudden economic collapse

• An incomplete irrigation system

• A natural disaster

Which political events in Argentina contributed to the town's downfall?

• The global oil crisis

• The rise of the industrial sector

• The Falklands War and government coups

• The Great Depression

Who was the last resident of the town, and what did he witness?

• Carlos, who witnessed the town's industrialization

• Maria, who observed the town's cultural renaissance

• Oscar, who saw the levee fail and the town flood

• Norma, who saw the town's economic boom

What remains in the town after the flooding?

• A thriving community

• A restored historical site

• A few signs of life's comforts among the wreckage

• A bustling marketplace