Eruption in the Canary Islands Is Likely Its Largest in Centuries

The eruption from Cumbre Vieja on La Palma in the Canary Islands is still going strong. The dominantly lava flow eruption that started on September 19 has now covered almost 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers) and reached out into the surrounding Atlantic Ocean. With continuing earthquakes and gas emissions from the volcano, it doesn't appear that the eruption will end any time soon.