Active volcanoes

Europe is threatened with disaster: The fear of the worst scenario is growing VIDEO

The eruption could primarily cause major damage to local infrastructure and the release of toxic fumes, writes the BBC.
Since the end of October, the southwestern region surrounding the Icelandic capital Reykjavik has been rocked by thousands of earthquakes.

Etna volcano erupted in Sicily VIDEO

As stated, the eruption took place in the southeastern crater of the volcano, and the height of the eruptive column is estimated at about 4.5 thousand meters above sea level.
The current phase of Etna's eruption does not affect the operation of the airport in the Sicilian city of Catania.
Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe.

La PalmaVolcano: When Lava Meets Sea Highly Toxic Gas May Appear

La Palma Volcano:

Lava flowing from an erupting volcano in Spain's Canary Islands has picked up pace on its way to the sea, officials said on Tuesday.

It is now within about 800 metres of the shoreline.

The volcano erupted nine days ago and two lava rivers had formed destroying hundreds of buildings in their paths.

Thousands Flee La Palma Inferno As Volcanic Lava Licks off whole Villages

Authorities have evacuated about 5,000 people from villages in the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma as lava spews from an erupting volcano, local officials said.

The 15m high lava flow has already swallowed 20 houses in the village of El Paso and sections of roads, Mayor Sergio Rodriguez told TVE radio station on Monday morning (Sep 20).

Volcano erupts on Spain’s Canary Islands

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain's Canary Islands on Sept. 19, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity and forcing the evacuation of around 5,000 local people, authorities said.

Cumbre Vieja, which last erupted 50 years ago, straddles a ridge in the south of La Palma island, home to around 80,000 people.

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