MULTIPLE small earthquakes have triggered a "new eruption" on the Spanish island of La Palma today., was blown open after yesterday's 3.8 magnitude quake.Meanwhile, thousands have been forced to flee as lava from the erupted volcano continues to spew out.swallowed swimming pools and homes in hellish scenes as it tore through El Paso.
Experts fears when it reaches the sea, it will create explosions and clouds of toxic gases - causing further damage to the health and homes of locals. So far, no fatalities or injuries have been reported, as the magma poured through a sparsely populated area of La Palma. Locals not yet in the 'danger zone' have been told to keep windows and doors shut and to turn off water, gas and electricity sources.
Around 500 tourists were rescued from a hotel in the coastal resort of Puerto Naos and offered emergency accommodation in an old barracks in Santa Cruz.after the volcano started rumbling and showing signs of activity last week.The UK government said last night: "On Sunday 19 September 2021, at approximately 15.15 local time, there was a volcanic eruption on the Spanish Canary Island of"The immediate area of Cabeza de Vaca, El Paso has been evacuated.
Although, after analysing the lava and gases, she said: "we speak of a period between one and three weeks".
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