The advance of the north lava flow forces PEVOLCA to a implement a preventive evacuation

The advance of the north lava flow forces PEVOLCA to a implement a preventive evacuation

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Earthquake magnitudes, intensity, and quantity increase and deflation of the eruptive centre is observed.

Lava spreads and prompts confinements which are later lifed as risk reduces.

Data type: Official statement

PEVOLCA has agreed on the preventive evacuation in new areas of La Laguna, in the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane, given the advance of the lava towards the northwest and its proximity to the exclusion perimeter. This lava flow forced the confinement of the population near the Callejón de la Gata industrial estate yesterday, due to the emanation of gases that could be dangerous due to the combustion of materials, a measure that was lifted this morning once the lava overcame the area and air quality could be checked (Gobierno de Canarias, 2021).

This diagram displays the evacuation zone perimeter announced today due to the advance of a lava flow. Sourced from Gobierno de Canarias.
This diagram displays the evacuation zone perimeter announced today due to the advance of a lava flow. Sourced from Gobierno de Canarias.
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