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Iberian Peninsula prepares for rare total solar eclipse FAST-MOVING

The Iberian Peninsula is preparing for a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, the first such event in the region in over a century. The path of totality will cross northern Spain, attracting massive interest from tourists and scientists alike.

Economic impacts are expected to be significant, with a Spanish government study estimating that approximately 446,700 additional tourists will visit 36 provinces, contributing an estimated 347.6 million euros to the economy. This surge in demand has already caused hotel prices in key areas like A Coruña to rise by 135 percent.

Authorities are implementing extensive security and medical measures. In Mallorca, the military regiment Palma 47 will patrol to manage large crowds, while police have established checkpoints in the Tramuntana mountains. The healthcare system in the Balearic Islands, through IB-Salut, has prepared extraordinary medical devices and even rescheduled surgeries to ensure capacity for potential emergencies.

Meteorological forecasts from Aemet suggest largely stable and clear conditions across much of Spain, though some cloud cover may affect the eastern Pyrenees and parts of Castile-La Mancha. Experts emphasize the necessity of using certified ISO 12312-2 eye protection to prevent irreversible retinal damage, warning that standard sunglasses are insufficient for safe viewing.

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AEMET · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Avellanosa de Muñó · Carlos Vázquez Monzón · European Space Agency · IB-Salut · IPMA · Iberian Peninsula · Instituto Geográfico Nacional · Junta de Castilla y León · Loyola University · Mallorca

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