The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes.
A dramatic image shows a house in the Canary Islands that has managed to escape lava from an erupting volcano.The volcano started erupting on Sunday. More than 200 homes have been destroyed and about 6,000 people evacuated.
The lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano is still advancing and scientists are not sure how long the eruption will last. The image by photographer Alfonso Escalero shows the house surrounded by rivers of lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.who have not visited since the pandemic beganAda Monnikendam, who built the house with her husband, said she had spoken with the couple who told her: "Even though we can't go now, we're relieved that it's still standing".According to Ms Monnikendam, the couple have friends in the area who have lost everything due to the volcano.
Reflecting on the image, Ms Monnikendam said that it was "sad to know that the house is there alone without anyone being able to take care of it".
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