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La Palma volcano update: Magnificent aerial image of new branch and delta

Fri, 8 Oct 2021, 03:05
03:05 AM | BY: MARTIN
Aerial photo shows the tongue (right) of the main lava (left) extending south-southwest direction (image: @RTVCes/twitter)
Aerial photo shows the tongue (right) of the main lava (left) extending south-southwest direction (image: @RTVCes/twitter)
As we reported in the latest news, the main lava flow has formed the new branch located south of Todoque affecting banana crops, water tanks and some buildings.

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Fri, 8 Oct 2021, 03:00

La Palma Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20210919/1410Z ONGOING ASH ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 08/0300Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Satellite image of La Palma volcano on 8 Oct 2021
Thu, 7 Oct 2021, 16:01

La Palma volcano update:

Ash from the eruption has again reached the airport, forcing it to close. This situation is likely to continue until Saturday... ... Read all
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La Palma volcano
shield volcano 2426 m
Canary Islands, 28.58°N / -17.84°W
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