Cumbre Vieja, on Spain's island of La Palma, erupts for first time since 1971

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Cumbre Vieja, on Spain's island of La Palma, erupts for the first time since 1971

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Beautiful images.

Only two days ago I was on it's sister island Tenerife (80 miles west) and went to the top of it's sister volcano, Mount Teide.

I was looking at the lava flows from each eruption and it is remarkable how much material is pushed out even in small eruptions.

[tbl]

This looks absolutely insane.
Now I'm pages deep into watching videos of this happening lol

[RuthOnToast]

I love watching volcanic eruptions especially ones like this its just pretty watching the lava flow down.
Not good for people who live in the areas tho having their homes burnt down, that's the risk of living near active volcanoes.

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Some photos I took at Mount Teide which is part of the same volcanic grouping.

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[jamiexo]

Absolutely amazing to see how the area looks on two different ends of the spectrum with your pictures, Dan!

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The lava flow has now reached the sea.

La Palma is getting just that little bit bigger.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcaYAtoPJs

[jamiexo]

So pretty, yet would be so scary at the same time!