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The Cumbre Vieja volcano lies on the southern third of La Palma (Canary Islands) and rises about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) [1] above sea level and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) above the seafloor. [31] It is the fastest growing volcano in the archipelago and thus dangerous in terms of collapses and landslides. [7]
An eruption at the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge, comprising the southern half of the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, took place between 19 September and 13 December 2021. [7] It was the first volcanic eruption on the island since the eruption of Teneguía in 1971 . [ 8 ]
The Cumbre Vieja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkumbɾe ˈβjexa]; meaning "Old Summit") is an active volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. [4] The spine of Cumbre Vieja trends in an approximate north–south direction, comprising the southern half of La Palma, with both summit ridge and flanks pockmarked by dozens of craters and cones. [5]
More than two months after eruptions first began, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands, continues to create new issues for residents. Since mid-September, residents ...
As a new volcanic vent blew open and unstoppable rivers of molten rock flowed toward the sea, authorities on a Spanish island warned Tuesday that more dangers lie ahead for residents, including ...
A volcano erupted on La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, on Sunday, September 19, forcing evacuations as lava encroached on the town.The eruption at the Cumbre Vieja volcano was reported ...
1 Canary Islands. Toggle Canary Islands subsection. 1.1 Lanzarote. 1.2 Fuerteventura. 1.3 Gran Canaria. ... Name/Volcano: Island: Eruption/Cessation date: Duration ...
The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma began erupting Sunday after days of increased seismic activity, forcing thousands to flee and spewing lava that destroyed numerous ...