NEWS: VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN LA PALMA

 Volcanic Eruption in La Palma

By Coco Pérez and Piña Martínez

A volcanic eruption started on 19th September  in the Canary Island of La Palma (Spain). Since then, the volcano of Cumbre Vieja continues expelling lava and ash into the air. The lava destroyed several villages, crops, and hundreds of homes. The lava reached the sea 10 days after the eruption, expanding the surface of the island. 

Today, almost two months after the beginning of the eruption, the volcano is still active. Now, it is in a stability stage, but the experts do not know when the eruption will finish. The Spanish government has declared La Palma "a disaster zone" and the inhabitants will receive financial help to repair their homes. People are collaborating sending money, school tools, clothes and food to help the affected people. 

You can see the amazing volcanic eruption in this video:

(Youtube video with standard licence. Author: "When the Earth is angry")