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Lava from La Palma volcano approaches the Atlantic Ocean

2021-09-30T01:52:35.240Z


The Cumbre Vieja volcano registers its ninth day of eruptions. The lava is approaching the sea and residents of the eastern coast of the island have been ordered to close.


Lava from the La Palma volcano advances at 40 km / h 2:25

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Residents of the eastern coast of the Spanish island of La Palma received the order to close this Monday, as the lava flowing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano approaches the sea.

The lava, 1,250 degrees Celsius, could hit the Atlantic Ocean in the next few hours, which would probably cause explosions and send clouds of toxic gases over the island, according to the Canary Islands emergency services this Monday morning.

"Given the possibility that the lava reaches the sea in the next few hours in the coastal area of ​​Tazacorte, and in anticipation of possible emissions of gases that are harmful to health, the Canary Islands volcanic emergencies committee orders the closure of San Borondón, Marina Alta, Marina Baja and La Condesa ", they have tweeted.

"The population must follow the instructions of the authorities and remain in their homes, with doors and windows closed, until the situation can be assessed in the morning," they added.

Infrared video captures lava from the volcano on La Palma 0:41

Warning against possible new explosions

At dawn this Monday, the lava passed in front of the southwestern town of Todoque, which was evacuated a few days ago and was only 1.6 kilometers from the coast of La Palma, according to emergency services.

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Authorities have also asked residents within a 5-kilometer radius of the volcano to take more precautions, due to the possibility of new explosive eruptions that could blow up the crystals.

The islands' main airline, Binter Canarias, confirmed on Monday that it will continue to suspend flights to and from La Palma airport while monitoring the situation.

The rest of the air traffic at the airport was also canceled this Monday morning, according to the Spanish airport operator, AENA.

This Monday is the ninth consecutive day of eruptions of the volcano, which so far has forced the evacuation of almost 6,000 people, has destroyed hundreds of homes and has razed the banana plantations, which are of great economic importance to the island.

Shocking images and testimony of Argentina on La Palma 1:23

The Reuters footage showed a rapid river of red-hot lava flowing down the crater's slopes, passing near houses, and swaths of land and buildings engulfed by an older, slower-moving black mass of lava.

The lava flow has engulfed more than 230 hectares, according to the European Union's satellite monitoring service Copernicus, engulfing hundreds of houses, as well as roads, schools and churches, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

There have been no fatalities or serious injuries since the volcano erupted, but around 15% of the island's banana harvest could be at risk, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

With additional information from Reuters.

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Source: cnnespanol

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