La Palma volcano update: Eruption increases, explosions becoming stronger

Fri, 8 Oct 2021, 11:12
11:12 AM | BY: T
Ground vibrations from explosions at La Palma today (8 Oct 2021)
Ground vibrations from explosions at La Palma today (8 Oct 2021)
During the past hours, the eruption has been becoming stronger, with pressure increasing in the main cone, our correspondent Victor from the Canarian volcanological society Volcanes de Canarias reported.
Strong ground vibrations from sustained, near-constant explosions can be felt in nearby areas, such as shown in the video taken at 9.17 a.m. local time from Tacande, at 3 km distance, taken a short time ago:

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