Canaries
2 Oct 2021
Lava from an erupting volcano in the Canary Islands reaches the ocean, raising fears of toxic gases being released as the molten magma hits the seawater.
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A volcano begins spewing out ash again after a brief lull in the Canary Islands, where coastal residents are confined to their homes over fears of toxic gases when the lava hits the sea. La Cumbre Vieja, which straddles a southern ridge in La Palma in the Atlantic archipelago, erupted on September 19, spewing out rivers of lava which have slowly crept towards the sea.
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The Canary Islands have become a major destination for Africans seeking refuge in Europe. Human rights activists describe the conditions in the camps as squalid and say authorities are not giving people a fair chance at seeking asylum.
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