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Experts warn that dormant volcanoes in France's Central Massif, including Puy-de-Dôme, may reactivate in the future, with recent seismic activity not indicating an immediate eruption. While the last eruption was over 7,000 years ago, volcanic cycles suggest reactivation is possible, though predicting exact timing remains difficult. A recent false alarm of seismic activity was investigated and dismissed as non-magma related.
Canadian cyclist Mike Woods of Israel-Premier Tech won stage 9 of the Tour de France, becoming the first non-European to triumph on the Puy de Dôme climb. Woods admitted that he didn't plan to catch Matteo Jorgenson but managed to time his ascent perfectly. At 36 years old, Woods felt the window for a Tour de France stage win was closing, making this victory his career goal. The climb reminded him of racing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no fans present. This win marks Israel-Premier Tech's first WorldTour win of the season.
Jonas Vingegaard retains the yellow jersey after the ninth stage of the Tour de France, finishing eight seconds behind Tadej Pogacar on the challenging Puy de Dôme climb. Vingegaard's lead is now seventeen seconds. The stage was won by Michael Woods, while Team Jumbo-Visma's Wilco Kelderman and teammates did an excellent job supporting Vingegaard. Vingegaard acknowledged that Pogacar was stronger on this terrain but remains optimistic about his chances in the upcoming stages.
Stage 9 of the Tour de France features a challenging mountain top finish on the Puy de Dôme, with a highly anticipated GC battle expected between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar. The breakaway group of 14 riders is working together to build their advantage, while several teams attempt to bridge the gap. Sprinters such as Jordi Meeus and Pedersen have fallen behind, and Julian Alaphilippe makes a move to close the gap. Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the race due to a collarbone injury, and Mathieu Van der Poel rides in honor of his late grandfather, Raymond Poulidor.