Eruption at La Palma

Cumbre Vieja, one of two volcanoes on La Palma, is one of the most active volcanoes in the Canaries.
A Changed Landscape on La Palma
Image

A Changed Landscape on La Palma

After slow-moving lava flows bulldozed their way down the volcanic peak for months, parts of the island now look more like a moonscape than a tropical paradise.

Published Dec 20, 2021

Image of the Day Land Volcanoes Human Presence

Sulfur Skies over La Palma
Image

Sulfur Skies over La Palma

Volcanoes emit sulfur dioxide — a pungent gas that reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air to produce a haze called vog.

Published Oct 20, 2021

Image of the Day Atmosphere Volcanoes Remote Sensing

Eruption Continues at La Palma
Image

Eruption Continues at La Palma

Cumbre Vieja volcano is making its presence felt from above and below.

Published Oct 9, 2021

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Volcanoes Human Presence Remote Sensing

Ash and Cloud Rings Over La Palma
Image

Ash and Cloud Rings Over La Palma

As the Cumbre Vieja eruption continued into its second week, satellites captured images of some remarkable moments in the skies above the volcano.

Published Oct 5, 2021

Image of the Day Land Volcanoes Human Presence

Lava Burns a Path Through La Palma
Image

Lava Burns a Path Through La Palma

A slow-moving wall of basaltic lava is bulldozing its way through communities on one of the Canary Islands.

Published Sep 27, 2021

Image of the Day Heat Land Volcanoes

Cumbre Vieja Lights Up the Night
Image

Cumbre Vieja Lights Up the Night

An astronaut photograph shows the proximity of a volcanic eruption to nearby cities on the Spanish island of La Palma.

Published Sep 24, 2021

Image of the Day Land Volcanoes Human Presence