The Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The spine of Cumbre Vieja trends in an approximate north–south direction, comprising the southern h
Crater del Hoyo Negro, 2008
The lava lake La Malforada with Montaña del Fraile, in the background Vulcano Deseada, 2008
Cumbre Vieja, in 2004, viewed from the north-west
The eruption seen at night on 20 September 2021
An eruption at the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge, comprising the southern half of the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, took place between 19 September and 13 December 2021. It was the f
Cumbre Vieja
…north–south direction, comprising the southern half of La Palma, with both summit ridge and flanks pockmarked by dozens of craters and cones. The latest eruption began on 19 September 2021 in a forested area of Las Manchas locality known as Cabeza de Vaca. Voluminous lava flows quickly reached populated areas…
Area covered by the lava flow on Monday afternoon 20 September, by Copernicus EMS — Mapping
Close-up view of the area covered by the lava flow as of 20 September 2021[update]
The eruption on 20 September