The new lava delta overlaps the first one making the ‘new land’ even bigger
There is now 10 million square metres of land (1,200 football pitches) affected by lava in the west of La Palma…
The Ministry of Health insists that no Christmas events have had restrictions reduced
People have been falsely claiming that events in La Laguna will have no masks, no distancing, and allow dancing…
More than 200 tons of volcanic ash is being removed every day in Los Llanos
This relentless task is carried out by a team made up of 50 workers and 20 volunteers who have to keep clearing it every day…
New lava flows reach the coast at Los Guirres beach in La Palma
Seismic activity, the tremor, land deformations and SO2 emissions from the plume continue to decline…
The Canary Islands has had 70% fewer tourists so far this year than 2019
Some of the islands are finding tourism recovery is taking longer than others, more details here…
AENA demands more staff to avoid huge queues of passengers at airports
AENA wants the Ministry of Health to increase staff at health checkpoints to cope with the volume of arrivals…
Scientists insist it's too early to talk about the end of the eruption
The IGN insists on caution because a new phase of the eruption could easily begin within a few days…
LA PALMA UPDATE: New evidence reveals that the eruption is losing energy
The appearance of yellow sulphur deposits show that the temperature of the magma has dropped…
Ministers use World Travel Market to demand change of 90 day rule for Brits visiting Spain
Several regional leaders have taken the opportunity to voice their opinions saying it is affecting their economy…
The beginning of the end of the eruption? The tremor and SO2 emissions drop
Scientists say there are positive signs for the first time since it started, but the trend needs to be consolidated…
Flight diversions and cancellations in Tenerife and La Palma due to the ash cloud
Flights have been diverted to Tenerife South because of the ash cloud…
LA PALMA UPDATE: Air quality decreases and ash coverage increases
Ash now covers the Aridane Valley as more gases and particles are emitted by the volcano…
Lava advances 1.5 kilometres in 24 hours destroying more homes and farm land
The front of lava flow 3, the one located the farthest south, has broken away from flow 9 causing more destruction…
Thousands of tourists arrive in La Palma to see the eruption up close
10,000 visitors are expected per day this bank holiday weekend; the shuttle bus service worked smoothly yesterday…
La Palma registers an earthquake of magnitude 5, felt in Tenerife
The earthquake was felt in all of the islands in the western province; 186 earthquakes were recorded yesterday…
Ex-pats being warned they may have to self-isolate in UK even if vaccinated
Although British ex-pats are allowed into the UK when fully vaccinated, isolation applies with track and trace…
VIDEO: They reiterate the danger of volcanic ‘bombs’ on La Palma
Large balls of pyroclastic material with a temperature of over 1,000°C are being thrown like bombs from the volcano…
La Palma is preparing for an influx of visitors over the bank holiday weekend
There are buses every 20 minutes to see the eruption from a safe distance to keep the roads clear for the emergency services…
Riding a bike or electric scooter in pedestrian areas now carries a fine of 200 euros
Breaking these rules is now considered a ‘serious offence’; more details here…
Say hello to hot weather for the bank holiday weekend in the Canary Islands
Here is the weather forecast for all of the islands…
