<p>The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has now blown open two more fissures, as the authorities report “intense” activity in the area. The new fissures are about 15 metres apart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miguel Ángel Morcuende, the technical director of the Canary Islands’ emergency volcano response department said that the Cumbre Vieja volcano was “much more aggressive," almost two weeks after it erupted on the island of La Palma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just overnight, scientists recorded eight new earthquakes up to magnitude 3.5.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volcanic-eruption-could-last-three-months-in-spains-canary-islands-say-experts-415314"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Volcanic eruption could last three months in Spain’s Canary Islands, say experts </strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, earlier the experts had warned that a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands could last three months. According to the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute, the eruption on the island of La Palma and its aftermath could last for up to 84 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After looking at calculations of the length of previous eruptions on the archipelago, the institute made the assessment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The residents could be at risk of more lava flows, toxic gases, earthquakes, volcanic ash and acid rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Cumbre Vieja volcano has forced a total of 6,000 people from their homes and destroyed around 100 properties since it erupted on Sunday afternoon. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, the emergency services said that "a new eruptive fissure has opened" and that the "population is being evacuated".&nbsp;</p>


The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has now blown open two more fissures, as the authorities report “intense” activity in the area. The new fissures are about 15 metres apart.

The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has now blown open two more fissures, as the authorities report “intense” activity in the area. The new fissures are about 15 metres apart. Miguel Ángel Morcuende, the technical director of the Canary Islands’ emergency volcano response department said that the Cumbre Vieja volcano was “much more aggressive," almost two weeks after it erupted on the island of La Palma. Just overnight, scientists recorded eight new earthquakes up to magnitude 3.5. Also read | Volcanic eruption could last three months in Spain’s Canary Islands, say experts Meanwhile, earlier the experts had warned that a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands could last three months. According to the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute, the eruption on the island of La Palma and its aftermath could last for up to 84 days. After looking at calculations of the length of previous eruptions on the archipelago, the institute made the assessment. The residents could be at risk of more lava flows, toxic gases, earthquakes, volcanic ash and acid rain. The Cumbre Vieja volcano has forced a total of 6,000 people from their homes and destroyed around 100 properties since it erupted on Sunday afternoon. In a tweet, the emergency services said that "a new eruptive fissure has opened" and that the "population is being evacuated".

New fissures erupt in Canary Islands volcano

<p>A new fissure emerged in the erupting volcano on Spain's Canary Islands, gushing out more lava and forcing another 500 people to flee, officials said Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Cumbre Vieja volcano has forced a total of 6,000 people from their homes and destroyed around 100 properties since it erupted on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a tweet, the emergency services said that "a new eruptive fissure has opened" and that the "population is being evacuated".&nbsp;<br />
At the scene, long lines of cars could be seen waiting to leave the area as police sirens wailed, the fiery glow of the erupting volcano lighting up the dark skies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez flew to La Palma as Mount Cumbre Vieja erupted in El Paso, spewing out columns of smoke, ash and lava as seen from Los Llanos de Aridane on the Canary island of La Palma.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spanish-pm-arrives-as-volcano-erupts-destroying-buildings-in-canary-islands-414435"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Spanish PM arrives as volcano erupts destroying buildings in Canary Islands</strong></a></p>

<p>Canary Islands Volcanology Institute reported the initial eruption shortly after 3pm near the southern end of the island, which saw its last eruption in 1971.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La Palma, with a population of 85,000, is one of the eight volcanic islands in Spain’s Canary Islands archipelago off Africa’s western coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sánchez has postponed his departure to New York for the UN General Assembly in order to travel to La Palma because of the volcanic eruption.</p>

<p>"I am at the moment heading to the Canary Islands because of the seismic evolution, to see first-hand the situation in La Palma, the coordination of the</p>


A new fissure emerged in the erupting volcano on Spain's Canary Islands, gushing out more lava and forcing another 500 people to flee, officials said Tuesday. The Cumbre Vieja volcano has forced a total of 6,000 people from their homes and destroyed around 100 properties since it erupted on Sunday afternoon.

A new fissure emerged in the erupting volcano on Spain's Canary Islands, gushing out more lava and forcing another 500 people to flee, officials said Tuesday. The Cumbre Vieja volcano has forced a total of 6,000 people from their homes and destroyed around 100 properties since it erupted on Sunday afternoon. #LaPalma Incredible scenes coming from the Canary Islands at the moment! #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/eCMSYBnVyW — Martyn Sadler (@martyn_sadler) September 19, 2021 × The Invoca has confirmed that the lava coming out of the volcano reaches a temperature of 1075 ºC. THIS IS CRAZY!!! #spain #volcano #lapalma pic.twitter.com/kvvSTZDAVP — Erin (@Erinhazeel) September 19, 2021 × In a tweet, the emergency services said that "a new eruptive fissure has opened" and that the "population is being evacuated". At the scene, long lines of cars could be seen waiting to leave the area as police sirens wailed, the fiery glow of the erupting volcano lighting up the dark skies. Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez flew to La Palma as Mount Cumbre Vieja erupted in El Paso, spewing out columns of smoke, ash and lava as seen from Los Llanos de Aridane on the Canary island of La Palma. Also read | Spanish PM arrives as volcano erupts destroying buildings in Canary Islands Canary Islands Volcanology Institute reported the initial eruption shortly after 3pm near the southern end of the island, which saw its last eruption in 1971. La Palma, with a population of 85,000, is one of the eight volcanic islands in Spain’s Canary Islands archipelago off Africa’s western coast. Sánchez has postponed his departure to New York for the UN General Assembly in order to travel to La Palma because of the volcanic eruption. "I am at the moment heading to the Canary Islands because of the seismic evolution, to see first-hand the situation in La Palma, the coordination of the

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