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Amazing speed and overflow of the lava channel. The government of the Canary Islands has said that this is the " most damaging volcano in Europe in the last years. As of Thursday, the lava has spread to hectares, more than 1, acres, according to the European Commission's Emergency Response Coordination Centre.

Since the eruption started on September 19, 6, people have been evacuated, and 1, buildings have been destroyed. Other videos posted by INVOLCAN show several feet of lava — with layers of black rocks surrounding a steaming orange and red core — slowly moving down neighborhoods, covering streets and swallowing objects that are in its path.

The island's agriculture, a main source of income for people on the island, has taken a hit from the eruption. On Thursday, the government said that more than hectares, about acres, of crops have been destroyed. About 6, people had been evacuated. The Alert Level remained at Red the highest level on a four-color scale for affected communities.

Seismicity continued to be elevated with most earthquakes located km deep though some deeper than 35 km in the same area where the swarm first began on 11 September; dozens of events were felt by local residents and some were felt across the entire island. The largest earthquake, at on 12 October, was a M 4. Sulfur dioxide emissions fluctuated at high levels between 4, and 21, tons per day. Sulfur dioxide plumes drifted in multiple directions; on 8 October they reached the Caribbean and on 12 October plumes were over northern Africa, Spain, and Portugal.

The main cone had at least three effusive vents and another vent to the N was also active. Multiple collapses of parts of the cone sometimes sent large blocks of cooler lava rafting down the flows. The lava delta was fed by numerous streams of lava during most of the week. Plumes of steam containing hydrochloric acid rose from the edge of the lava delta and were quickly dissipated by the wind; local resident were not affected.

The flow covered about 0. Ash plumes rose On 8 October a new vent formed on the main cone and ash plumes rose as high as 3. Ash accumulation at the La Palma and Tenerife North on Tenerife Island airports caused a temporary shutdown of operations until the ash was removed. On 9 October a collapse of the N part of the cone sent a wide, multi-lobed flow carrying larger blocks NW over older flows that quickly advanced W along the N margins of the flow field, covering crops and destroying buildings in both Todoque and an industrial area.

Ash plumes continued to rise from the vents; lightning was visible in the plume at times. By 10 October the flow field was 1, m wide, and covered 4.

Between and 1, buildings had been engulfed by lava and more than 1. A partial collapse of the cone allowed the inner lava lake to spill out, sending flows and very large cooled blocks downslope. Ash plumes rose 3.

Video showed lava fountains rising m above the vent late that night. By 11 October the lava delta had grown mainly to the N and S, and was an estimated 0. Dense dark ash plumes were seen rising from the main vents. The most northern flow had continued to advance and was m from the coast.

The flows overtook a concrete plant, prompting authorities to instruct residents in El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane to remain indoors and take measures to reduce exposure to toxic fumes.

On 12 October the advancing northern flow caused the pre-emptive evacuation of the La Laguna area, totaling people. The flow continued to cover crops and was m from the coast, but had slowed. Ash plumes from the main vent rose 3. The eruption at La Palma continued during 29 September-5 October, characterized by Strombolian explosions, lava fountaining from multiple vents, lava flows, and daily ash emissions. Seismicity continued to be elevated with earthquakes located mainly km deep though some were km deep in the same area where the swarm first began on 11 September; dozens of events were felt by residents.

Within the first eight days of the eruption, September, an estimated 50 million cubic meters of material had been erupted. Just before midnight on 28 September the lava reached the ocean, producing a steam-and-gas plume; within 45 minutes the lava created a m-high delta. The sulfur dioxide flux was as high as 16, tons per day.

The lava covered almost 4. There were evacuees in a local hotel. Ash plumes continued to rise from the active vents, and IGN noted a decrease in plume altitude to 3. Lava continued flowing to the sea along the same path. The lava delta had grown three times in size by 30 September to an estimated 0. Restrictions for other residents living near the margins of the flows were also lifted.

Two vents opened about m NW of the main cone on 1 October and within two days had formed small cones. Lava from the vents traveled W and joined the main flow field downslope. The lava delta had extended m from the coastline. Ash plumes rose to km a. By 3 October an estimated houses had been completely demolished and had been partially damaged.

The width of the flow field was a maximum of 1, m and lava tubes were identified in satellite images. The lava delta had developed four lobes being fed by multiple flows and had an estimated area of 0. In the afternoon the frequency and intensity of explosive activity increased and bombs were ejected as far as m. Lava fountains rose hundreds of meters and ash plumes rose as high as 4.

The sulfur dioxide emission rate reached 16, tons per day. During one of the new cones collapsed, which allowed the inner lava lake to spill out, sending flows downslope carrying blocks from the destroyed portion of the cone. Ash plumes rose as high as 4. Some explosions produced dense black plumes that billowed as they rose above the vent. The eruption at La Palma continued during September, characterized by Strombolian explosions, lava fountaining from multiple vents, advancing lava flows, and sometimes dense, daily ash emissions.

A strong increase in tremor amplitude during the afternoon of 21 September was coincident with intensifying Strombolian activity. Explosive activity again increased on 22 September and dense plumes with abundant amounts of ash rose The main lava flow advanced W towards the coast.

Ash emissions significantly increased on 23 September with plumes rising as high as 5 km 16, ft a. A series of powerful explosions began at and shock waves could be seen propagating through the emission plumes. Vigorous lava fountaining was continuous. Volcanic tremor amplitude was high and variable, peaking at on 24 September with the highest values since the eruption started. The peak occurred just before two new vents opened on the flank of the main cone, and then notably decreased afterwards, but remained at high levels.

Lava from the new vents rapidly traveled more than 1 km downslope, covering older flows, before slowing to meters per hour. According to a news report, the explosions ejected tephra outside of the exclusion zone. An evacuation order was issued in the early afternoon for Tajuya, Tacande de Abajo, and part of Tacande de Arriba, affecting people. Three airlines suspended flights to La Palma. The lava flow field had expanded to 1.

Tremor amplitude decreased around noon on 25 September, along with the intensity of the Strombolian explosions. During September ash fell in nearby municipalities and as far as the E coast of the island.

The report described two main lava flows, with a highly fluid northern flow and a southern flow that was 2. Sulfur dioxide emissions remained significant with an average rate of 25, tons per day, and ash plumes rose as high as 3 km above the vents. Lava continued to advance and flowed through Todoque, crossing the LP road, just W of the main part of the town, at around The flow was m across at the widest part and the leading edge was m tall.

Lava fountaining and low-intensity Strombolian explosions persisted. Copernicus EMS estimated that the lava covered 2. Multiple lava fountains feeding flows were visible on 27 September though the activity waned for a period of about eight hours. By the evening activity had resumed and low-intensity Strombolian explosions were visible. Beginning at on 28 September lava fountains fed a new high-temperature, fast-moving flow that descended on top of older flank flows.

The leading edge of the main flow continued to advance W and covered banana greenhouses, burning the plastic and igniting a storage of fertilizer resulting in small explosions and a brown odorous plume.

About more structures were covered by flows. In preparation for a possible ocean entry, authorities recommended that residents within a 5 km radius of the coastline keep their doors and windows closed, to stay away from windows in case they break, and to cover faces and skin in case of ashfall.

Dense ash-and-gas plumes continued to rise from the main vents, as high as 5 km; the rising plume created gravity waves that looked like ripples moving away from the top of the plume.

Late in the day lava reached the coastal area, descended a m-high sea cliff, and by reached the ocean at Playa de los Guirres. Black-and-white plumes rose from where the lava contacted the water.

An eruption began at La Palma after about a week of intensifying seismicity that showed hypocenters becoming shallower and moving NW, and significant related inflation. Helicopter and drone overflights were conducted in areas thought to be at risk from an eruption. IGN reported that during September seismicity decreased, though an M 2 felt by local residents was located at m depth, and vertical deformation occurred near the earthquake epicenters.

IGN noted that seismicity intensified during the morning of 19 September, with earthquakes located at km depth; a M 4. Residents in an area prone to landslides were also evacuated. Other preparations continued at the hospital, in neighborhoods, and at evacuation centers. At on 19 September an eruption began in the area of Cabeza de Vaca, in the municipality of El Paso. Observers near the eruption site observed a large explosion that ejected material and produced a gas-and-ash plume; volcanic tremor was recorded by the seismic network.

Two m-long fissures aligned N-S opened about m apart. Multiple tall lava fountains fed flows downslope to the W, igniting forest fires.

Photos and video posted by IGN showed multiple pulsating fountains fanning out from parts of the fissure. Ash plumes rose about 1. About 5, people evacuated with no injuries reported, and authorities recommended that residents stay at least 2 km from the vents. The La Palma airport briefly closed, livestock were evacuated, and education centers were closed along with sections of multiple highways. By the next day a main cone had formed. The sulfur dioxide gas emission rate was 6,, tons per day during September.

Satellite data showed a plume of sulfur dioxide drifting km SE and reaching the coastline of Africa by 20 September. The flows had covered about 1 square kilometer and destroyed an estimated buildings. A news article noted that activity was concentrated at four main vents, the last and ninth of which opened at on 20 September about m from the main vents. Strong lava fountaining continued during September and ash fell in the vicinity of the vents.

Ash plumes rose 2. Sulfur dioxide gas plumes drifted W and E at an altitude of 3 km 10, ft a. By on 21 September an updated Copernicus EMS map showed that homes had been covered by lava and the flow field had expanded to 1.

According to a news report lava up to 12 m thick was advancing at a rate of m per hour. A few hundred more residents evacuated as lava advanced towards Tacande; bringing the number of evacuees to about 5, The S lava branch was advancing slowly, at a rate of 2 m per hour.

The swarm intensified in number of events and magnitude, and by on 12 September a total of earthquakes had been recorded and ranged km in depth. The largest event was a M 2. On 13 September a scientific committee comprised of representatives from multiple agencies and institutions raised the Alert Level to Yellow the second lowest level on a four-color scale for the municipalities of El Paso, Los Llanos de Aridane, Mazo, and Fuencaliente de la Palma.

By on 14 September 2, earthquakes had been detected. Larger events were felt by residents during September; the largest earthquake was a M 3. Overall, the events were becoming shallower km and hypocenters migrated slightly to the W.

GPS and tiltmeter networks showed deformation totaling 1. A total of 10 seismic swarms have been detected at La Palma since ; one in , one in , five in , and three in The earthquakes in the previous swarms were deeper, between 20 and 30 km, and were less intense than the current swarm. Click on the index link or scroll down to read the reports. Card 27 October Gas and tephra emission after several days of seismicity. The following cable was received from E.

Fournier d'Albe on 27 October. No lava emission yet observed. Spanish Institute Geological Research sending team to observe eruption.

Card 28 October Three vents generated lava fountains and flows that reached the sea. Fournier d'Albe on 28 October. Three main vents are working simultaneously. The vents evolved to lava fountains and formed two main lava flows which reached the sea at the southern tip of the island. Card 28 October Jose M. Activity from six different vents through 18 November builds Teneguia cone.

Card 02 November Northern vent builds spatter cone m high. The fracture is m long, its strike being degrees. The northern vent throws lapilli and large bombs to a height of m. It has a rhythm of 45 pulses per minute. This vent has built a spatter cone m high and has spread a thin cover of lapilli over the area SE of the cone. The southern vent only throws bombs and scoriae. Lava is emitted through the upper vent and through a point in the middle of the fracture of the southern end of the island 2, m away from the vent.

The flows from the central vent reached the sea forming a new platform. The lavas are alkaline basalts with hornblende phenocrysts. Casualties have happened but there is very little damage reported by Fuster. Card 04 November Description of lava composition. The following cable from Professor Fuster was received on 4 November.

Ninety per cent matrix containing mainly ore and augite and less abundant plagioclase microlites. Some samples have the same phenocrysts in a glassy matrix with plagioclase microlites. Card a 04 November Eruptions and lava flows during 31 October-4 November.

The following report was received through the courtesy of the Office of Naval Research, Washington, D. The activity of the fissure is located in two vents; the northern one, Teneguia One, is the most active erupting thick blocky lava flows which reached the sea to the E of the lighthouse of Fuencaliente.

The emission of scoria bombs and lapillus is practically continous. The cinder and spatter cone that has been formed reaches m and changes its form very quickly. The southern vent, Teneguia Two, emits only blocky lava flows which fall from the sea cliff to the sea. An exogenous dome is forming in this area, south of Teneguia One.

The activity of hot vents increases. Teneguia One emits a less viscous lava and the dome in the area of Teneguia Two also grows. At noon a new vent, Teneguia Three, opened m to the north of Teneguia One. This vent erupts intermittently bombs and scoria bombs but no lava flow. Experts had hinted that there may be signs of an end to the eruption, but things are very much still bubbling.

We'll keep you up to date with all developments. Latest News. Latest News News Menu More. Hay nuevos mensajes. Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption: live updates Headlines: - Volcano into eighth week of activity, having begun on 19 September - Lava flow now covers Cumbre Vieja eruption: related articles. World News How many active volcanoes are there in the Canary Islands? Lava continues to flow through the night The flow of lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is continuing into an eighth week, with emergency services attempting to secure the area wherever possible.

LA PALMA Cumbre Vieja eruption sends lava streaming from collapsed cone Following the collapse of part of the interior cone of the Cumbre Vieja volcano there has been a massive increase in the size of the lava lake and a swelling of the lava flows spilling down the side of the mountain. New footage from La Palma volcano Gran Canaria TV have shared a new video of the conditions on the Spanish island of La Palma, where a volcano has been active for close to eight weeks.

Incredible new footage as Cumbre Vieja lava reaches the sea. Officials maintain that additional evacuation is not neccessary In recent hours a secondary stream of lava has reached the sea off the coast of the Spanish island of La Palma, where a volcano has been active for over seven weeks.

Cumbre Vieja showing few signs of slowing down There had been hope that the Cumbre Vieja eruption was starting to wane , but a magnitude 5.

Capturing the sounds of lava entering the sea INVOLCAN colaborators have been charged with capturing the different sounds associated with the eruption. More lava reaches thes sea This footage posted Local News shows rivers of lava flowing into the ocean, a phenomenon which has so far created hectares of new land along the island's coast.

Copernicus provides the latest on La Palma Copernicus has released the 49th update based on radar imagery: - Lava now covering Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded on Thursday Another magnitude 5 earthquake was recorded this Thursday morning , and was felt in the neighbouring islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Photo: Spanish Transport Ministry via Reuters.