MADRID: Small Spanish Island in the Atlantic Ocean Fighted a few days after the volcano erupted, imposing the evacuation of thousands of people, and authorities warned that more danger from the explosion was located in front.
Here is a look at the volcano eruption at La Palma and the consequences: where the volcano erupts? The eruption occurred on Sunday afternoon at La Palma, one of the eight volcanic islands in the Spanish Canary Islands, which were hung along the northwest coast of Africa.
It was a second volcanic eruption in 50 years for the island, which has a population of 85,000.
The 4.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded before the eruption.
Large black and white smoke feathers fired from volcanic ridge Cumbre Vieja after a week from thousands of small earthquakes.
Unstoppable rivers of liquid lava, up to 6 meters high (20 feet), now flow down the hill into the sea, swallow everything on their way.
The Canary Islands are a volcanic hot spot that is popular among European tourists because of climate throughout their year.
Mount Teide, on the nearby Tenerife island, is one of the highest volcanoes in the world and the highest mountain of Spain.
In La Palma, most people live from agriculture.
What caused the eruption? Scientists have monitored the buildup of underground magma in La Palma for a week before the eruption, detected more than 20,000 earthquakes – the smallest to feel.
It is known as “ `swarm earthquake ‘and can show the approaching eruption.
Three days before the eruption, The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute reported that 11 million cubic meters (388 million cubic feet) from Molten Rock had been pushed to Cumbre Vieja.
After an earthquake measuring 4.2, two gaps sourced bright red magma into the air.
Lava flows on the river down the mountain slope.
How bad is the damage? Close scientific monitoring means that the authorities can quickly evacuate people when the volcano erupts and there are no victims reported.
But damage to property, infrastructure, and agricultural land has been quite large.
So far, the eruption has destroyed around 190 houses and imposes an evacuation of 6,000 people.
Molten Rock also has banana gardens, vineyards, and avocado and papaya plants.
Some irrigation networks have been lost, contaminated with groundwater and blocked roads.
Lava rivers are now moving towards a denser island coast and the Atlantic Ocean, where they can cause new problems.
What is the danger now? Authority said residents faced a number of dangers in a few days and next week.
When lava reaches the Atlantic Ocean, it can cause explosions and produce toxic gas clouds.
Scientists monitor lava measuring it at more than 1,000 degrees Celsius (more than 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit).
In the last eruption of the island in 1971, one person died after inhaling the gas emitted as lava hit water.
The earthquake on the island continues, raving nervous residents.
A new fissure opened on Monday night after what the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said was an earthquake measuring 3.8, and began spewing more lava.
Scientists say more new lava ventilation and cracks on earth can arise, endanger new regions.
The volcano has produced between 8,000 and 10,500 tons of sulfur dioxide a day, said the Volcanology Institute.
Sulfur dioxide smells and irritates the skin, eyes, nose and throat.
It can also cause acid rain and air pollution.
The eruption has also produced volcanic ash, which can cause respiratory problems.
Authorities at La Palma told people in a spacious area where Abu was falling to stay in the room with their door and window closed.
How long will the eruption take place? Scientists say the flow of lava in La Palma can last for weeks or even months.
The last eruption on the island, in 1971, lasted for more than three weeks.
The last eruption in all Canary Islands took place under water from El Hierro Island in 2011.
It lasted for five months.
Explanation: a broad danger in front for Spanish volcanic island
