La Palma Volcano Eruption

• La Palma volcano prompts lockdown as lava destroys cement plant

  Torrents of molten rock have destroyed 1,186 buildings in the three weeks since the eruption, the Canary Islands Volcanic Institute said.

  World

  Oct 11, 2021
  
• La Palma volcano continues to erupt as stay-home order lifted for residents

  "In response to the improvement in air quality measurements in the area, the lockdown in Tazacorte, El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane will be lifted," officials said.

  Environment

  Oct 2, 2021
  
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• Lava from La Palma explosion flows into Atlantic Ocean

  No deaths or serious injuries have been reported from the island’s first eruption in 50 years, thanks to the prompt evacuations of over 6,000 people.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2021
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• Spain’s La Palma airport reopens, but all flights remain cancelled as volcano erupts

  People used umbrellas to protect themselves from falling volcanic ash, while the airport's departures hall was quiet and boards showed only canceled flights.

  World

  Sep 26, 2021
• No one hurt in Spanish volcano eruption, but officials say over 100 homes destroyed

  Long fingers of fiery red lava slid down hillsides with white smoke billowing from their leading edges as they swallowed up houses, gardens and swimming pools.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2021