Cautious clean-up on La Palma as hopes rise for end to volcano eruption
La Palma, SpainReuters Authorities on Spain’s La Palma island allowed evacuated residents to return to clear their ash-covered houses on Thursday as scientists suggested solidifying lava vents beneath the Cumbre Vieja volcano could herald an end to the three-month eruption. Deep banks of black ash had piled up to head height outside Daniel Geronimo’s whitewashed […]
Volcanic lava in Spain’s La Palma engulfs more houses, land
La Palma, Spain Reuters Red-hot lava engulfed the land Jose Roberto Sanchez inherited from his parents on Saturday and lightning flashed around the rim of the volcano that has been erupting on the Spanish island of La Palma for almost three weeks. There were 37 seismic movements on Saturday, with the largest measuring 4.1, the […]
Spain’s PM Sanchez vows to rebuild La Palma as eruption gathers force
La Palma, SpainReuters Red-hot lava exploded high into the air from La Palma’s volcano on Sunday night as the eruption gathered force, hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain would help rebuild the island, adding that it was safe for tourists to visit. Local media reported the north side of the volcano had collapsed […]