LA PALMA

Desperate banana farmer tries to save crop from volcano ash in Spain

Banana farmer Tomas Perez was struggling on Thursday (September 30) to save as much as possible from his banana plantation in La Palma following the devastation wrought by the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which has been ejecting a destructive cocktail of ash, smoke and lava for more than 10 days.

Oct 04, 2021, 17:34 PM IST

Eruption of volcano wreaks havoc in Spain

The lava from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands has wreaked havoc upon residents, crops, and property for 10 days and there is no clear end is in sight.

Oct 02, 2021, 19:46 PM IST

Lava stream destroys homes in Spain's La Palma island

The Canary Islands' first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people, including around 500 tourists, and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said on Monday.

Sep 20, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

People evacuated on Spanish island of La Palma after volcano eruption warning

Scientists recorded a series of earthquakes measuring 3.8 magnitude in the Cumbre Vieja national park in Spain, around 40 people and some farm animals were evacuated to safer areas.

Sep 19, 2021, 19:21 PM IST