VOICED: Argentina spa town, lost to a salty grave

VOICED: Argentina spa town, lost to a salty grave

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10th Grade - University

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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.

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What actions did the residents take as the water began to rise?

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What remains among the wreckage of the town?

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