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🇮🇨 Hace cuatro años el Tajogaite entró en erupción. Madrid cumple con sus promesas? Investigamos. Ver: shorturl.at/dblAf
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
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September was a big month for reconstruction in #LaPalma following the 2021 eruption; 4th anniversary, new laws, research papers, and an eruption drill
Here are some snippets from my @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories update, available in full here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
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Here are some snippets from my @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories update, available in full here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
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La Palma Reconstruction – September 2025 - GeoTenerife
Volcanic emergency drill takes place in Tenerife - New internal 'map' of Tajogaite - Marine recovery continues - Results published on health impacts of the eruption - Progress of National Volcanology ...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
September was a big month for reconstruction in #LaPalma following the 2021 eruption; 4th anniversary, new laws, research papers, and an eruption drill
Here are some snippets from my @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories update, available in full here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
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Here are some snippets from my @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories update, available in full here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
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EUModexTenerife 2025. Friday’s eruption drill in Garachico. 1000 operatives and a range of simulated scenarios: evacuations, confinements, traffic + gas incidents. The emergency services 122 reminded the population they and the Canarian Government would run a real incident , not the Tenerife Cabildo
October 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
EUModexTenerife 2025. Friday’s eruption drill in Garachico. 1000 operatives and a range of simulated scenarios: evacuations, confinements, traffic + gas incidents. The emergency services 122 reminded the population they and the Canarian Government would run a real incident , not the Tenerife Cabildo
We spent the afternoon at the advanced
command post for the EUModexTenerife 2025 eruption drill in Garachico, invited by @112canarias as observers. Our team will be on the ground tomorrow at different points. #eruption #simulation #yellowalert
command post for the EUModexTenerife 2025 eruption drill in Garachico, invited by @112canarias as observers. Our team will be on the ground tomorrow at different points. #eruption #simulation #yellowalert
September 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We spent the afternoon at the advanced
command post for the EUModexTenerife 2025 eruption drill in Garachico, invited by @112canarias as observers. Our team will be on the ground tomorrow at different points. #eruption #simulation #yellowalert
command post for the EUModexTenerife 2025 eruption drill in Garachico, invited by @112canarias as observers. Our team will be on the ground tomorrow at different points. #eruption #simulation #yellowalert
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The August news roundup for reconstruction on La Palma for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories programme is out and available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
Here's a summary of the months updates 🌋🇮🇨⬇️
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Here's a summary of the months updates 🌋🇮🇨⬇️
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September 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The August news roundup for reconstruction on La Palma for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories programme is out and available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
Here's a summary of the months updates 🌋🇮🇨⬇️
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Here's a summary of the months updates 🌋🇮🇨⬇️
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Volcanic drill in Tenerife: all the information you need in English:
geotenerife.com/garachico-es...
Puedes encontrar información sobre el simulacro en español: geotenerife.com/prueba-de-al...
#volcano #evacuation #drill #Garachico #simulacro #ModexEUTenerife2025
geotenerife.com/garachico-es...
Puedes encontrar información sobre el simulacro en español: geotenerife.com/prueba-de-al...
#volcano #evacuation #drill #Garachico #simulacro #ModexEUTenerife2025
September 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Volcanic drill in Tenerife: all the information you need in English:
geotenerife.com/garachico-es...
Puedes encontrar información sobre el simulacro en español: geotenerife.com/prueba-de-al...
#volcano #evacuation #drill #Garachico #simulacro #ModexEUTenerife2025
geotenerife.com/garachico-es...
Puedes encontrar información sobre el simulacro en español: geotenerife.com/prueba-de-al...
#volcano #evacuation #drill #Garachico #simulacro #ModexEUTenerife2025
Thank you @112canarias for inviting us as observers for communication and science for Friday’s volcanic evacuation drill in Garachico.
If you’re in Tenerife and receive an alert, please email us with the time, place and info you received: enquiries@geotenerife.com
Info: tinyurl.com/2wc5dewm
If you’re in Tenerife and receive an alert, please email us with the time, place and info you received: enquiries@geotenerife.com
Info: tinyurl.com/2wc5dewm
September 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Thank you @112canarias for inviting us as observers for communication and science for Friday’s volcanic evacuation drill in Garachico.
If you’re in Tenerife and receive an alert, please email us with the time, place and info you received: enquiries@geotenerife.com
Info: tinyurl.com/2wc5dewm
If you’re in Tenerife and receive an alert, please email us with the time, place and info you received: enquiries@geotenerife.com
Info: tinyurl.com/2wc5dewm
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My latest piece for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories asks one of the key questions locals on La Palma raise with us:
“Why haven’t Spain paid the annual €100 million for reconstruction they promised?”
Read here:
🇬🇧 geotenerife.com/spanishgovpr...
🇪🇸 geotenerife.com/cuatro-anos-...
“Why haven’t Spain paid the annual €100 million for reconstruction they promised?”
Read here:
🇬🇧 geotenerife.com/spanishgovpr...
🇪🇸 geotenerife.com/cuatro-anos-...
Cuatro años después: ¿cumple el Gobierno español sus promesas en la reconstrucción de La Palma? - GeoTenerife
geotenerife.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My latest piece for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories asks one of the key questions locals on La Palma raise with us:
“Why haven’t Spain paid the annual €100 million for reconstruction they promised?”
Read here:
🇬🇧 geotenerife.com/spanishgovpr...
🇪🇸 geotenerife.com/cuatro-anos-...
“Why haven’t Spain paid the annual €100 million for reconstruction they promised?”
Read here:
🇬🇧 geotenerife.com/spanishgovpr...
🇪🇸 geotenerife.com/cuatro-anos-...
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Thanks @benirevolc.bsky.social and @geotenerife.bsky.social for that link to the website that monitors reconstruction project progress on #LaPalma after the 2021 #Tajogaite eruption:
experience.arcgis.com/experience/c...
experience.arcgis.com/experience/c...
Reconstruction:
- Temporary modular homes dismantled - will re-used and the plots used for permanent housing
- New website to monitor reconstruction project progress
- Cabildo hopes Puerto Naos school will reopen in September, being closed for 4 years
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- Temporary modular homes dismantled - will re-used and the plots used for permanent housing
- New website to monitor reconstruction project progress
- Cabildo hopes Puerto Naos school will reopen in September, being closed for 4 years
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August 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Thanks @benirevolc.bsky.social and @geotenerife.bsky.social for that link to the website that monitors reconstruction project progress on #LaPalma after the 2021 #Tajogaite eruption:
experience.arcgis.com/experience/c...
experience.arcgis.com/experience/c...
🇮🇨 Hace cuatro años el Tajogaite entró en erupción. Madrid cumple con sus promesas? Investigamos. Ver: shorturl.at/dblAf
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🇮🇨 Hace cuatro años el Tajogaite entró en erupción. Madrid cumple con sus promesas? Investigamos. Ver: shorturl.at/dblAf
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
🇬🇧 4 years ago Tajogaite erupted - is the Spanish government keeping its promises of aid for La Palma? We investigate. See: shorturl.at/9UdRP
Thank you Adam Toms @express.co.uk for highlighting the issue of Cuna del Alma.
Video interview: shorturl.at/wllBJ
Article: shorturl.at/DMOJz
Video interview: shorturl.at/wllBJ
Article: shorturl.at/DMOJz
June 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thank you Adam Toms @express.co.uk for highlighting the issue of Cuna del Alma.
Video interview: shorturl.at/wllBJ
Article: shorturl.at/DMOJz
Video interview: shorturl.at/wllBJ
Article: shorturl.at/DMOJz
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Other updates:
- @geotenerife.bsky.social part of two roundtable TV discussions about management of the eruption: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UGo...
- Tierra Bonita demand PEVOLCA recordings are made public
- Legal case against Puerto Naos residents for ignoring exclusion zones dismissed
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- @geotenerife.bsky.social part of two roundtable TV discussions about management of the eruption: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UGo...
- Tierra Bonita demand PEVOLCA recordings are made public
- Legal case against Puerto Naos residents for ignoring exclusion zones dismissed
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Mesa de debate: gestión técnica y política de la erupción de La Palma | Mírame TV Canarias
YouTube video by Mírame TV
www.youtube.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Other updates:
- @geotenerife.bsky.social part of two roundtable TV discussions about management of the eruption: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UGo...
- Tierra Bonita demand PEVOLCA recordings are made public
- Legal case against Puerto Naos residents for ignoring exclusion zones dismissed
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- @geotenerife.bsky.social part of two roundtable TV discussions about management of the eruption: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UGo...
- Tierra Bonita demand PEVOLCA recordings are made public
- Legal case against Puerto Naos residents for ignoring exclusion zones dismissed
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Our April 2025 #LaPalma post-eruption reconstruction update for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories has been published and can be read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
This month, major stories include debates over state aid and new volcanological studies
Here's a summary ⬇️
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This month, major stories include debates over state aid and new volcanological studies
Here's a summary ⬇️
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La Palma Reconstruction – April 2025 - GeoTenerife
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...
geotenerife.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our April 2025 #LaPalma post-eruption reconstruction update for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories has been published and can be read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
This month, major stories include debates over state aid and new volcanological studies
Here's a summary ⬇️
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This month, major stories include debates over state aid and new volcanological studies
Here's a summary ⬇️
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A mass demo against a tourism model that keeps locals in poverty while generating stellar profits. Locals call for a fairer share, dignity and protection of their limited territory. / Una protesta contra un modelo turístico que genera ganancias brutales pero genera pobreza para Canarios. #18M
May 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A mass demo against a tourism model that keeps locals in poverty while generating stellar profits. Locals call for a fairer share, dignity and protection of their limited territory. / Una protesta contra un modelo turístico que genera ganancias brutales pero genera pobreza para Canarios. #18M
Our volcanologist Alexis Schwartz lectured at an Adeje school today as part of our commitment to help build volcanic resilience / Hoy nuestro vulcanólogo dio charlas en IES Adeje - parte de nuestro compromiso para ayudar a construir resiliencia volcánica.
May 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Our volcanologist Alexis Schwartz lectured at an Adeje school today as part of our commitment to help build volcanic resilience / Hoy nuestro vulcanólogo dio charlas en IES Adeje - parte de nuestro compromiso para ayudar a construir resiliencia volcánica.
Why are Canarians marching on 18 May?
(Spoiler alert: it’s not a march against tourists)
See our Instagram post on the key issues:
instagram.com/p/DJrKwdDNrlG/…#sustainabletourisms#CanaryIslandsds
(Spoiler alert: it’s not a march against tourists)
See our Instagram post on the key issues:
instagram.com/p/DJrKwdDNrlG/…#sustainabletourisms#CanaryIslandsds
May 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Why are Canarians marching on 18 May?
(Spoiler alert: it’s not a march against tourists)
See our Instagram post on the key issues:
instagram.com/p/DJrKwdDNrlG/…#sustainabletourisms#CanaryIslandsds
(Spoiler alert: it’s not a march against tourists)
See our Instagram post on the key issues:
instagram.com/p/DJrKwdDNrlG/…#sustainabletourisms#CanaryIslandsds
We have activated our #UrgentEvents timeline for the #18M Canary Island overtourism demo this weekend. Reflecting the published views of key stakeholders, searchable via 14 parameters.
We will be on the ground reporting to foreign press on Sunday.
See: geotenerife.com/volcanostori...
We will be on the ground reporting to foreign press on Sunday.
See: geotenerife.com/volcanostori...
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We have activated our #UrgentEvents timeline for the #18M Canary Island overtourism demo this weekend. Reflecting the published views of key stakeholders, searchable via 14 parameters.
We will be on the ground reporting to foreign press on Sunday.
See: geotenerife.com/volcanostori...
We will be on the ground reporting to foreign press on Sunday.
See: geotenerife.com/volcanostori...
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Our latest La Palma reconstruction news roundup for March for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories project has been published and is available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec... 🇮🇨
Lava tubes, housing and emergency plan updates feature this month 🌋
Here's a summary ⬇️
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Lava tubes, housing and emergency plan updates feature this month 🌋
Here's a summary ⬇️
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April 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Our latest La Palma reconstruction news roundup for March for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories project has been published and is available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec... 🇮🇨
Lava tubes, housing and emergency plan updates feature this month 🌋
Here's a summary ⬇️
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Lava tubes, housing and emergency plan updates feature this month 🌋
Here's a summary ⬇️
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Frustrated at lack of progress since #20A organisers of “Canaries have a Limit”are calling for a new demo for 18 May. They’ve published a release in English to explain their reasoning. We will activate our Urgent Events protocol on our website to track the event and response.
April 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Frustrated at lack of progress since #20A organisers of “Canaries have a Limit”are calling for a new demo for 18 May. They’ve published a release in English to explain their reasoning. We will activate our Urgent Events protocol on our website to track the event and response.
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Back from a delightful and successful 3rd year @exeter.ac.uk geology fieldclass to #Tenerife exploring a range of #volcanology 🌋 and igneous petrology 🪨 concepts! The students were absolutely top class 👏! Grateful for support from @geotenerife.bsky.social 🤩.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Back from a delightful and successful 3rd year @exeter.ac.uk geology fieldclass to #Tenerife exploring a range of #volcanology 🌋 and igneous petrology 🪨 concepts! The students were absolutely top class 👏! Grateful for support from @geotenerife.bsky.social 🤩.
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Such a great program, with opportunities to work on research that will have real, positive, local impacts 👏
Programmes available in physical and social volcanology, hydrogeology, and sustainable tourism!
Please share widely with any undergraduates/masters students!
+ Scholarships available!! 🌋🇮🇨
Programmes available in physical and social volcanology, hydrogeology, and sustainable tourism!
Please share widely with any undergraduates/masters students!
+ Scholarships available!! 🌋🇮🇨
GeoIntern 2025 is OPEN for applications!
- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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March 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Such a great program, with opportunities to work on research that will have real, positive, local impacts 👏
Programmes available in physical and social volcanology, hydrogeology, and sustainable tourism!
Please share widely with any undergraduates/masters students!
+ Scholarships available!! 🌋🇮🇨
Programmes available in physical and social volcanology, hydrogeology, and sustainable tourism!
Please share widely with any undergraduates/masters students!
+ Scholarships available!! 🌋🇮🇨
GeoIntern 2025 is OPEN for applications!
- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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March 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
GeoIntern 2025 is OPEN for applications!
- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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- 4 programmes
- 2 international and a local scholarship.
Summer training with field-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration and skill-building.
#volcanology #geology #geography #hydrology #SciComm
geotenerife.com/geointern/
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The monthly La Palma recovery news roundup for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories project has been published and is available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
Here's a summary of some of the main stories from February:
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Here's a summary of some of the main stories from February:
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March 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The monthly La Palma recovery news roundup for @geotenerife.bsky.social #VolcanoStories project has been published and is available to read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
Here's a summary of some of the main stories from February:
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Here's a summary of some of the main stories from February:
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The first La Palma reconstruction update of 2025 for @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories project can be read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
What progress has been made, 3 years after the eruption ended?
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What progress has been made, 3 years after the eruption ended?
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February 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The first La Palma reconstruction update of 2025 for @geotenerife.bsky.social's #VolcanoStories project can be read here: geotenerife.com/la-palma-rec...
What progress has been made, 3 years after the eruption ended?
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What progress has been made, 3 years after the eruption ended?
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Our winter #altitude cycling training camps are ON!
Incredible junior talent on display this month with us here in #Tenerife. Names to watch in future.
An inspiration to our club riders, racers and sportive aficionados here too! #bike #training #CanaryIslands
www.tenerifevelo.com by #GeoTenerife
Incredible junior talent on display this month with us here in #Tenerife. Names to watch in future.
An inspiration to our club riders, racers and sportive aficionados here too! #bike #training #CanaryIslands
www.tenerifevelo.com by #GeoTenerife
February 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Our winter #altitude cycling training camps are ON!
Incredible junior talent on display this month with us here in #Tenerife. Names to watch in future.
An inspiration to our club riders, racers and sportive aficionados here too! #bike #training #CanaryIslands
www.tenerifevelo.com by #GeoTenerife
Incredible junior talent on display this month with us here in #Tenerife. Names to watch in future.
An inspiration to our club riders, racers and sportive aficionados here too! #bike #training #CanaryIslands
www.tenerifevelo.com by #GeoTenerife
Yesterday, #PEVOLCA (Canary Islands Volcanic Emergency Plan) scientists issued a press release about changes in activity at Teide, although there are currently no signs of eruption.
What does the press release say? What does it mean for you?
www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/noticias/los...
What does the press release say? What does it mean for you?
www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/noticias/los...
January 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Yesterday, #PEVOLCA (Canary Islands Volcanic Emergency Plan) scientists issued a press release about changes in activity at Teide, although there are currently no signs of eruption.
What does the press release say? What does it mean for you?
www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/noticias/los...
What does the press release say? What does it mean for you?
www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/noticias/los...