25 Apr

Posted at 07:24h in La Palma, Reconstruction, VolcanoStories by
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LP-2 reconstruction remains complex and delayed – The recovery of the LP-2 road across the lava flows between Tajuya and Las Manchas is still yet to move forward despite government assurances, drawing criticism from opposition political parties. Aid beneficiaries will not be made public – The Canary Islands Government has approved a motion that those who have received aid related to the volcanic eruption will be kept private to protect their privacy. However, some parties suggested that citizens have a right to know where the aid has gone to. Radon gas measurements in Puerto Naos – A team of researchers for the University of La Lagune have been measuring radon gas levels in Puerto Naos, as it is thought that the CO2 may act as a vehicle to bring radon gas out of the soil.

15 Apr

Posted at 11:13h in La Palma, VolcanoStories by
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As part of our ongoing effort to foment debate in the Canary Islands and build resilience, and to coincide with the release of Lava Bombs 2 on platforms on 18 April, GeoTenerife collaborated with MirameTV to show both Lava Bombs documentaries and then hold a frank debate with key figures. In this first session on Lava Bombs: The Eruption, hosted by David Cuesta, Sharon Backhouse of GeoTenerife was joined by the Canarian heads of volcanic surveillance and emergency services.

01 Apr

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BECA para estudiantes CANARIOS Dado nuestro firme compromiso con la ciencia Canaria y el apoyo a estudiantes de las islas, nuevamente ofreceremos al menos una beca para estudiantes Canarios de ciencias de la tierra para nuestro programa de verano GeoIntern (https://geotenerife.com/geointern/). La beca cubre todos los costos del programa más un estipendio para garantizar el acceso abierto a todos. GeoIntern es un programa inclusivo. VER MÁS AQUÍ

10 Mar

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701 out of 1,298 homes affected by the volcano have been paid for – Nieves Lady Barrato, Presidential Advisor in the Government of the Canary Islands. Government approves new National Hazard surveillance plan – The Government Council of Ministers has approved a National Plan for the Surveillance of Seismic, Volcanological and Geophysical Phenomena, prepared by IGN. Progress of the “Volcano Law” - Proposed amendments to the “Volcano Law” from the main political parties, which is currently being debated in parliament, have been published.