Cumbre Vieja
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| Elevation | 1949 |
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| Last eruption | 1971 |
| Provinces | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Locations | La Palma |
| Canary Islands | |
| Spain | |
| Did you know | The younger 1949-m-high Cumbre Vieja, the southern volcano, is one of the most active in the Canaries. |
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| ID | 1273025 |
About Cumbre Vieja
Cumbre Vieja is an active although dormant volcanic ridge on the volcanic ocean island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain, that erupted twice in the 20th century – in 1949, and again in 1971.
La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean
... The molten rock stream came from the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which has been erupting since September...
La Palma: Living with lava
... La Palma: Living with lavaCloseMore than a month after La Palma s Cumbre Vieja first erupted, it shows no sign of relenting...
La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano
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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples
...La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samplesLa Palma: Scientists collect volcano samplesCloseSpanish scientists have been working through the night to collect lava samples from the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma...
La Palma: Living with lava
La Palma : Living with lava
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. La Palma : Living with lavaCloseMore than a month after La Palma 's Cumbre Vieja first erupted, it shows no sign of relenting.
With the possibility of The Volcano remaining active for months, Bbc News spoke to residents whose lives have already been changed Forever – and to those who fear the worst is still to come.
In spite of the damage to The Most north-westerly of the Canary Islands ' architecture and agriculture, its people remain resilient and determined to stay.
Produced, filmed and edited by Lorna Acquah
Correspondent: Dan Johnson
Producer and Fixer: Esparanza Claramunt
Additional filming: Juan Dominiquez
Source of news: bbc.com
