Strange Sounds – November 25, 2021
Today, the eruption is more powerful than the last several days.
The main cone also collapsed at least 4 times between Thursday and early Friday, thus increasing the flow of lava. Moreover, a new vent has opened on the southern part of the main cone of the La Palma volcano early this evening.
As a consequence, a new stream of very liquid and fast moving magma has formed. The new lava flow emerging from the new fissure runs at 600m/hour through new territory in urbanized areas.
The new front has already covered the Las Manchas cemetery (area of more than 1,000 square meters; more than 5,000 niches and the only crematorium on the island).
Meanwhile, State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a weather yellow warning. The authorities of La Palma have announced that this Friday access to the highway to the south of the island will be closed due to the risk of runoff and landslides due to the expected heavy rains.
All flights to and from La Palma have been cancelled.