The approximately 3,000 inhabitants of La Palma can now leave their homes as well the smoke cloud created by the volcano dissolved. Authorities announced that the lockdown that was imposed to protect citizens has now been lifted.
The “river” of lava from the volcano Kubre Vieha “swallowed” on Monday (11/10) a cement factory, resulting in clouds of smoke and the authorities to ask the residents of the area not to leave their homes.
Emergency services instructed residents of El Paso and Los Lianos de Aridane to stay indoors, close windows and shut down air conditioners to avoid inhaling toxic fumes from the burning cement plant. The lava “swallowed” slowly.
“The cloud of smoke had dissipated and the air quality had improved, therefore residents can leave their homesThe authorities announced, as broadcast by the Athens News Agency, citing Reuters.
18 earthquakes were recorded
A total of 18 earthquakes were recorded today, with the strongest of them reaching 3.8 degrees, according to the Spanish National Geological Institute.
The lava from the explosion that started on September 19 has destroyed a total area of ​​about 6,000 acres, said Miguel Μngel Morquende, technical director of the Canary Volcano Emergency Response Plan.
In three weeks, 1,186 buildings have been destroyed, according to the Canary Islands Volcanic Institute. Some 6,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in La Palma, which has a population of about 83,000.
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