Officials expressed concern that once the molten hot lava hits the ocean, a thermal shock may release clouds of toxic gas and bring acid rain to the popular tourist destination.
After Sunday’s volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma, officials expressed concern that, once the lava hits the oceans, the thermal shock could create clouds of toxic gas and acid rain.Lava continued to flow through the island of La Palma on Tuesday following a volcanic eruption over the weekend.
Roughly 180 buildings have been destroyed and more than 7,000 people have been forced to evacuate from La Palma, which is part of the Canary Islands, southwest of Morocco. About 400 tourists were evacuated to the nearby island of Tenerife, authorities said.There are four active fissures, with lava moving in two directions: one in the north going in the direction of Todoque village -- which will probably be destroyed by the lava Wednesday -- and one going in the direction of the ocean.
Smoke rises following the eruption of a volcano on the Island of La Palma, in Los Llanos de Aridane, Spain, Sept. 21, 2021. Authorities are urging sightseers to stay away from the area. No deaths or injuries have been reported at this time.
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