Sharjah24 – Reuters: Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma appeared to be more active Saturday (November 27) ejecting powerful jets of lava and clouds of smoke high into the sky.
Authorities on Thursday (November 25) reported another vent had emerged as volcanic activity showed no sign of abating since the volcano first erupted on September 19.
La Palma airport remained shut after closing over the weekend due to the accumulation of ash and the regional government warned residents rain on Friday could cause mudslides.
Until Wednesday, the lava stream had engulfed 1,073 hectares of land, according to the EU satellite monitoring system Copernicus, and the eruption has damaged or destroyed nearly 2,700 buildings, forcing the evacuation of thousands from their homes on the island.
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