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Rumbles in La Palma spark fears of another volcanic eruption
The 2021 eruption in the Canary Islands resulted in economic losses exceeding 842 million euros
The volcano on La Palma, which captured the world's attention three years ago due to its devastating eruption, has begun to show signs of activity again. This news has set off alarm bells among experts and the local population, who fear the possible consequences of a new eruption on the island.
The 2021 eruption of La Palma's volcano, part of the Cumbre Vieja ridge, lasted for 85 days, beginning on September 19 in the Montaña Rajada area. It resulted in thousands of evacuations, buried homes and economic losses exceeding 842 million euros.
The memory of this event is still fresh, and with the volcano showing signs of awakening, the fear of history repeating itself is tangible.
Recent seismic movements in the crater, a common precursor to volcanic eruptions, have increased in frequency and intensity, sparking concern among geologists. Scientists warn that these movements could indicate magma rising towards the surface, potentially triggering another eruption.
While it’s impossible to predict exactly when or if the volcano will erupt again, authorities are taking no chances. Security measures and emergency plans are being implemented, evacuation strategies reviewed and protocols established to protect residents and tourists alike. Drilling is also underway to monitor the volcano's activity and gather data to better understand and predict its behaviour.
The potential eruption of the volcano not only poses a risk to human lives, but also to the island's infrastructure. Power plants, distribution networks and other critical systems could be severely affected.
However, volcanic activity also presents a unique opportunity: the possibility of harnessing geothermal energy. Spain has been exploring the potential of geothermal energy in the Canary Islands through the Sage4Can project, which seeks to use the heat stored in the surface layers of volcanic soil to generate energy.
This project, led by the University of La Laguna and the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain, could transform the volcanic challenge into a renewable and sustainable energy source for the future.
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