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Nearly 7,000 people evacuated due to continuous eruption of volcano in La Palma, Spain

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Original title: Nearly 7,000 people were evacuated due to continuous eruption of volcano on La Palma Island in Spain Source: CCTV News Client

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On the 24th local time, the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma in Spain entered its sixth day, and volcanic activity was still intensifying. So far, the volcanic eruption has destroyed more than 390 houses in the area, nearly 7,000 people have been evacuated, and some flights have been cancelled. Due to continuous lava gushing, local firefighters had to evacuate early.

On the other hand, a large amount of thick smoke produced by the volcanic eruption has hindered local air traffic. The local Canary Airways and Spanish Airlines have successively announced the cancellation of flights to the place.

The Canary Volcano Research Institute said on the 23rd that the toxic gas and ash cloud released by the volcanic eruption have spread continuously, reaching at least 4 kilometers. The Spanish Meteorological Department stated that thick smoke and volcanic ash clouds have begun to drift northeast towards the Mediterranean and Spain.

Economic losses caused by volcanic eruption are estimated to exceed 400 million euros

At present, the volcanic eruption has not caused any casualties, but it has had a significant impact on the local economy. According to statistics, 15% of La Palma’s important cash crop, bananas, will face threats. The person in charge of the Canary region estimated that the economic loss caused by the volcanic eruption would exceed 400 million euros, or about 3 billion yuan.

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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said on the 24th that the Spanish government will declare La Palma a “severely affected area” and provide financial assistance to local residents.

Volcanic eruption affects banana farmers’ economic losses

La Palma is located in the Canary Islands of Spain, with a population of about 80,000. Half of its economic output depends on banana planting. According to the local banana plantation industry, the volcanic eruption may reduce this year’s banana production by 15% and endanger more than 5,000 jobs. Local farmers said that if the lava flows into the sea, it may also cause the water pipe to rupture and cause the water to stop.

(Edited by Chen Zhuoran)


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