Cumbre Vieja Eruption

On the 19th of October, the Cumbre Vieja volcano, as it is known, erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma. The event is quite historic as the last time the volcano erupted was almost 50 years ago, bringing millions back with memories from its past occurrence.

According to officials, temperatures reached almost 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit as molten rock cascaded through the area, flooding homes, buildings, farms, and other property. Currently, an estimated 6,000 individuals have evacuated in response to the emergency.

Fortunately, with the guidance of scientists and local officials, people were evacuated safely and efficiently with no reported fatalities. As civilians fled the city, many saw what they referred to as "towers of magma" surge upward as the skies became dark red. Images captured by local technology like drones show the lava flowing like streams of water across the cities, heading for schools and homes all across.

Reports from other officials have also given us a better look at the scenery. One example is the institute of volcanology present in the Canary Islands, stating that the amplitude and severity of the volcano have increased and intensified. The institute describes the volcano’s seismic activity as a “strong indicator of explosive activity” as it becomes more and more evident that the volcano is worsening.

Another example has been the Copernicus Emergency Management Service reporting on the issue. According to the team, the volcano spread to El Paso and Los Llanos, endangering the towns and reaching the extent of smothering houses, fields, and businesses in the region.

Please consider donating to this cause. There are thousands of severely affected civilians on the islands. Donating at Globalgiving.org would mean a lot to this region no matter the amount.