Further vents and an increase in seismic activity have been recorded on the island of La Palma as scientists have said this could become one of the longest ever recorded eruptions.
La Palma Eruption
Yesterday the spokesperson for the local emergency response team – Francisco Prieto – said the eruption may exceed the 84 day period of the Tehuya event in 1646.
With the opening of a new vent, and an additional lava flow, air quality has also fallen on the island. Residents in the towns of Los Llanos and in El Paso and Tazacorte have been advised to remain indoors and to wear high protection face masks due to fine air particles from the eruption.
