Possibly the longest eruption in 500 years

[Haimerej]

La Palma volcano eruption hits 72nd day.

Local YouTuber video from earlier today.

Just heard of this and haven't found much coverage in US media. Thought others might be in a similar bubble.

 

[Haimerej]

According to this site-

"During the past 24 hours, La Palma volcano was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.0, 126 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 252 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0."

 

[Runwildboys]

That's gotta be exciting for the residents, even though it's scary as hell...but as someone who likes his sleep, that would suck.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I think a slow eruption his probably better than a fast one. Too much energy being released in a short amount of time sounds really dangerous.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

That's what she said..

 

[Runwildboys]

I think a slow eruption his probably better than a fast one. Too much energy being released in a short amount of time sounds really dangerous.

It'd certainly make it more widespread.

 

[Haimerej]

Live video of the volcano.

Still going strong.

 

[Haimerej]

There's been reports of 500 meter fountains of lava. That's 1,600+ feet. Not sure how far away the camera is, but that’s gotta be several hundred feet right now.

 

[Haimerej]

Closer video of the new fountain.

 

[Haimerej]

Multiple angle live shots.

 

[Runwildboys]

That's insane. I don't know if I'd be too fascinated to leave.

 

[Haimerej]

Lava boulder.

This is like a metal album playing out. Had some volcanic lightning when it first went off back in September. It's been spewing lava fountains 1,500' into the air... now we have building sized boulders of lava.

 

[dsturgeon]

Lava boulder.

This is like a metal album playing out. Had some volcanic lightning when it first went off back in September. It's been spewing lava fountains 1,500' into the air... now we have building sized boulders of lava.

wow, too bad that was not at night time

 

[Haimerej]

Four more days to make history.

 

[JustChip]

That's insane. I don't know if I'd be too fascinated to leave.

My wife and I went to Costa Rica years ago when Arenal was erupting. It wasn’t an explosive eruption, just a constant ooze of lava with a periodic, low level earthquake. We stayed at a fantastic lodge about 3 miles away across the valley in a room with a private patio facing the volcano. It was absolutely beautiful at night. We stayed up most if the first night just taking it in.

 

[Haimerej]

Looks like it may be over.

But it's the longest eruption in La Palma's history. So there's that. Kinda neat.

 

[dsturgeon]

My wife and I went to Costa Rica years ago when Arenal was erupting. It wasn’t an explosive eruption, just a constant ooze of lava with a periodic, low level earthquake. We stayed at a fantastic lodge about 3 miles away across the valley in a room with a private patio facing the volcano. It was absolutely beautiful at night. We stayed up most if the first night just taking it in.

Do you have a good photo you could post? I would like to see it

 

[JustChip]

Do you have a good photo you could post? I would like to see it

I think I do. Now if I can just find it.

 

[JustChip]

Do you have a good photo you could post? I would like to see it

I found my pics. Just trying to figure out how I can post them. Apparently, you can only post here from a public site.

 

[dsturgeon]

I found my pics. Just trying to figure out how I can post them. Apparently, you can only post here from a public site.

I thought it would be cool to see it from your hotel view. I didn't mean to make you go through a lot of trouble.