La Palma Marks Fifth Anniversary of Tajogaite Volcanic Eruption
LA PALMA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 19, 2021: The Tajogaite volcano emits smoke and lava during its eruption on the Canary Island of La Palma, as residents gather to observe the volcanic activity. September 19, 2026 marks five years since the eruption began. Lava covered approximately 1,184 hectares and affected 3,039 buildings, of which 2,881 were completely destroyed. Photo: © Miguel Galmés / MedPress
Photo ID: MG_Spain_LaPalma_enviroment_19092021_17
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Author: © Miguel Galmés
© Miguel Galmés / MedPress
Photo size: 24.0 Mpixels (68.7 MB uncompressed) - 6000x4000 pixels (20x13.3 in / 50.8x33.9 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: Canary Islands, Cumbre Vieja, environment, fifth anniversary, La Palma, lava, Miguel Galmés, natural disaster, residents, smoke, Spain, Tajogaite volcano, volcanic cone, volcanic eruption
Published in: SPAIN – FIVE YEARS SINCE THE TAJOGAITE VOLCANIC ERUPTION