LIVE | Lava from the La Palma volcano reaches the sea again and forces the population to confine | PHOTOS

The lava that flows from the volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma For the last 63 days, it has reached the sea for the third time today, forcing the authorities to confine the population of the nearest towns to their homes in the event of possible emanations of harmful gases.

Wash number 7 reached the sea at 12:01 on Monday (local time) at a point located further north of the first lava delta that began to form on the night of September 28, closer to the port of Tazacorte.

It is the third point of arrival of the lava from the volcano to the ocean, after the one at the end of September and the one that a few days ago completely buried Los Guirres beach.

A video taken from the port of Tazacorte shows the river of molten rock descending from a cliff, with a dense cloud of gases that causes the sudden evaporation of the water in contact with the incandescent material.

In addition to the water vapor due to the strong thermal shock, the interaction between the lava and the sea can cause the emanations of gases such as hydrochloric acid.

Given the risk that this poses to the population, the Government of the Canary Islands has decreed the confinement of the towns of Tazacorte, San Borondón and the disseminated area of ​​El Cardón, which add up to a population of 2,864 people according to the latest census.

The measure is taken as a precaution to preserve the safety of people, for whom it is recommended to close doors, windows, blinds and any air intake from outside, and, if possible, confine themselves to the innermost rooms.

It is also suggested to seal the joints of doors and windows with adhesive tape, to have on hand systems that allow communication or receive information, such as telephones or radio.

People who are outside are reminded that a vehicle is not a safe space, so it is advisable to confine themselves to the first building they find, just as if they are going on foot, and, as a general rule, to avoid Displacements unless they are due to force majeure.

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