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Evacuations Continue in La Palma as Volcanic Lava Spreads

Police said they were continuing evacuations on the Spanish island of La Palma on Monday, September 27, as lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano continued to advance.

According to official reports, the volcano remained highly active as lava and ash continued to spew a week after it began erupting.

Spain’s National Geographic Institute reported a new eruption on Monday.

Copernicus EMS said optical imagery suggested 513 homes and 18.9 km of roads had been destroyed by September 27. Credit: Policia Nacional via Storyful