VOICED : Seis dias sin contacto con el submarino argentino

Argentina has intensified the search for the missing submarine San Juan, which has been out of contact for six days with 44 crew members on board. International collaboration and improved weather conditions have aided the search efforts. A drifting inflatable raft was spotted, and two ships attempted a rescue amid a storm. White flares were seen, but they are not believed to be from the San Juan, which uses red and green flares. The submarine has enough oxygen for seven days and had reported battery issues before its last communication.

What factors helped intensify the search for the missing submarine?

• Discovery of the submarine's location

• New technology and local efforts

• Improved weather and international help

• Increased funding and media coverage

What was spotted by a plane that prompted further investigation?

• A piece of debris

• A life jacket

• An inflatable raft

• A distress signal

What color flares are used by submarines for emergencies?

• Red

• White

• Yellow

• Blue

How long can the submarine's crew survive without surfacing?

• Five days

• Seven days

• Ten days

• Fourteen days

What issue did the submarine report before losing contact?

• Hull breach

• Battery malfunction

• Communication breakdown

• Navigation system failure