Spanish Volcano Erupts in 50 Years, Lava Flows Red Shan – Half a Thousand Fleeing
Spanish Volcano Erupts in 50 Years – AP reported on September 20 that the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute or the Canary of Spain announced that at about 15:00 on September 19 local time
Cumbre Biha Volcano on La Palma Island which is part of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean The eruption spewed hot lava in 50 years after the previous eruption in 1971.
Victor Torres, the president of the Canarian Islands Head of Local Government Canary Islands It said authorities had rushed to evacuate some 5,000 people from the high-risk area near the lava flow. and the authorities will closely monitor
meanwhile Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez The Spanish leader traveled to the island of La Palma to observe the lava eruption. Ready to order officials to prepare and help people who are affected.
Residents watch lava following the eruption of a volcano in the Cumbre Vieja national park, on La Palma. Víctor Torres, president of the Canary Islands, said some 5,000 people had been evacuated from their homes. REUTERS
A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma erupted Sunday after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands as lava flows destroyed isolated houses and threatened to reach the coast. New eruptions continued into the night. REUTERS
The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute reported the initial eruption shortly after 3 p.m. near the southern end of the island, which saw its last eruption in 1971. REUTERS
Lava flows downhill following the eruption of a volcano in the Cumbre Vieja national park. A 4.2-magnitude quake was recorded before the eruption, which took place in an area known as Cabeza de Vaca on the western slope as the ridge descends to the coast. REUTERS
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