La Palma volcano | news summary for 27 November

New lava flow emerges on north side of La Palma volcano

A new lava flow has appeared at the rear flank of Cumbre Vieja. The new lava stream was detected at approximately 3am local time on Sunday morning. and is moving in a north easterly direction, accotrding to IGN's Itahiza Domínguez. This latest development is concerning for authorities as the new lava flow could consume more land and destroy more residential areas if it continues to advance.

La Palma Airport is operational again after being cleared of ashes.

Passengers are advised to check with their airlines to find out if their flights will push through as scheduled.

No end in sight to the action at the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

Although the volcano has seen decreased activity, the smoke and lava continue to spew from its cone.

La Palma is being shaken by earthquakes every few minutes.

The latest one is recorded to have a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale.

The people of La Palma continue to suffer from the destruction brought about by the volcano eruption.

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An earthquake has been detected in the area of La Palma.

Spain’s National Geographical Institute has registered the quake's magnitude at 3.2.

The La Palma eruption seems to have diminished.

However, inflation could indicate that a new surge of lava output will occur, compensating for these lower levels.

More Involcan images of Cumbre Vieja volcano

Here is another video of the jet of lava emanating from the Cumbre Vieja volcano, shared by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan):

An aerial view of a house located near Tajuya, surrounded by lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

(Photo: REUTERS/Borja Suarez)

Drone footage of volcano

Drones sent up by Spain's Geology and Mining Institute (IGME) captured this aerial footage of the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano today:

Yet more flight disruption

The continued activity by Cumbre Vieja leads to more airline cancellations.

La Palma growing

The land area of La Palma has already been extended by nearly 95 acres!

Lava Flow levelling everything

The lava flow destroying everything in its path.

Involcan video of eruption

The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) has published this video, filmed on Saturday evening local time, of the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano:

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Seen from the Tayuja viewpoint, the Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to expel lava on Saturday.

(Photo: REUTERS/Borja Suarez)

Drone footage of La Palma delta

This aerial footage of the delta forming off La Palma as the lava reaches the sea shows the extent of the headland, which is now around 43 hectares.

New lava flow slowing

The fresh lava flow spilling out of a new fissure on Cumbre Vieja is slowing down afer initially roaring across the south face of the mountain from Thursday.

Photo: REUTERS/Borja Suarez

La Palma airport remains closed on Saturday morning

Local Canary Islands carrier Binter says the La Palma airport will remain closed until at least 13:00 on Saturday due to volcanic activity. Flights have been suspended for the past two days with others in the Canaries diverted due to weather conditions.

Worries that tourist season is a washout for La Palma

The ongoing eruption on La Palma has made getting to and off the island difficult with airlines having to suspend flights when the ash cloud blows in the direction of the airport. The fall and winter seasons are the high season for the Canary Islands when Northern Europeans flee the cold to enjoy the stable temperatures generally in the high 70s.

Many fear those who depend on tourism for their living won't make it through the season. Hopes are pinned on the eruption stopping in time to receive travelers for Easter Holiday break.

WORLD NEWS

La Palma eruption: new lava flow races down side of volcano

The opening of a new fissure on Cumbre Vieja produced a new lava flow, the 10th since the eruption began, travelling at 600 metres per hour. Local authorities say the flow has now almost stopped.

River of lava flows to Atlantic Ocean

This Reuters footage shows a river of lava flowing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma into the Atlantic Ocean.

La Palma's homeless animals in the rain

The shelter for animals abandoned due to the volcanic eruption on La Palma suffered the consequences of heavy rain on Friday.

Latest Copernicus Cumbre Vieja update

The EU Copernicus Earth observation programme has released its latest update on the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption, based on radar imagery taken by the Italian Space Agency’s COSMO-Skymed satellite.

According to Copernicus’ new figures, the lava flow on La Palma measures 1,094.7 hectares, and has caused the destruction of 2,695 buildings on the Canary Island.

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Latest update on eruption from Cabildo de La Palma

According to the latest update provided by the Cabildo de La Palma, the island’s local government on Friday:

- The air quality is good across La Palma

- There is optimism La Palma airport will be able to operate on Saturday

- The new lava flow emanating from the fissure that opened on Thursday has now “almost stopped”

- Seismic activity on the island is lower than in previous weeks

Footage of volcano's main vent

The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) has shared this video of the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano's main vent, filmed on Friday evening.

Seen from the Tajuya viewpoint, the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to expel lava on the Canary Island of La Palma.

Photo: REUTERS/Borja Suarez

Time-lapse video of volcano

Spain's National Geographical Institute has put together this time-lapse video of the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano, filmed overnight on Thursday.

Cumbre Vieja volcano live updates: hello and welcome

Good morning and welcome to our dedicated live feed on Cumbre Vieja, the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma which has now been active for more than two months.

Thousands of local residents have been forced to evacuate their homes and experts are still unsure of how long the eruption will continue for.