Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts on Canary Islands
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukGet the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Thousands of people have been evacuated after a volcano erupted in Spain's Canary Islands.
The Cumbre Vieja, on the island of La Palma, erupted on Sunday after a week-long build-up of seismic activity that was closely monitored by authorities.
Pictures and video footage from the scene showed lava spilling downhill from the volcano and destroying several houses. Officials said around 5,000 people were evacuated and no injuries are expected. READ MORE:Minister seeks to calm fears over 'looming' frozen food shortage as gas prices soar Lava was flowing toward the sea, moving at 700 metres (2,296ft) per hour, according to the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute.
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