Canaries volcano blasts lava into the air as ash blankets area

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The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma shot lava into the air in loud bursts on Thursday morning while toxic ash blanketed the surrounding area.

For a fifth day, lava flowing down the slopes of the volcano engulfed houses, schools and banana plantations, although more slowly than in previous days.

Streams of black lava have advanced slowly westward since Sunday, incinerating everything in their path, including houses, schools and the banana plantations that produce the island's biggest export.Property portal Idealista estimated the volcano had so far destroyed property worth around 87 million euros .

Local authorities have warned people to clean vegetables and clothes to avoid ingesting the toxic ash.

 

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They should thank their lucky stars it wasn't way worse. Volcanoes can't be trusted.

scary😨 I wonder how long this will last? 🌋 GranCanaria CanaryIslands volcano LaPalmaeruption

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