TODOQUE, Canary Islands (AP) — A wall of lava up to 12 meters (40 feet) high bore down on a Spanish village Wednesday as islanders scrambled to save what they could before the molten rock swallowed up their homes following a volcanic eruption. The lava still spewing from Sunday’s eruption in the Canary Islands off northwest Africa advanced slowly down hillsides to the coast, where Todoque was the last village between the molten rock and the Atlantic Ocean. Europa Press News via Getty Images The Cumbre Vieja volcano spews lava and ash in the area of Cabeza de Vaca on Sept. 21, 2021, in La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Authorities say more dangers lie ahead for residents, including more earthquakes, possible new lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain. The Canary Islands are a popular destination for European tourists due to their mild year-round climate.

Source: Huffington Post September 22, 2021 15:11 UTC