Chapters 69-77 Summary

Rolvaag, 2:00 p.m. McFarlane and Amira view the security tape of the cargo room at the moment of the electrical discharge over and over. The answer to what caused it seems to allude them. However, McFarlane suddenly realizes that the meteorite was touched by water at the moment of discharge. This inspires him to realize it is not touch, but the salt in a person's sweat that causes the discharge.

Almirante Ramirez, 2:45 p.m. The storm increases its power on the sea as the Almirante Ramirez comes within sight of the Rolvaag. The ship seems in danger of falling apart, but Vallenar insists they stay on course. Vallenar orders that they open fire on the Rolvaag.

Rolvaag, 3:30 p.m. McFarlane and Amira cover the meteorite with waterproof tarps. McFarlane and Amira share a romantic moment that is interrupted by the sounds...