volcanic eruption

The Canary Islands’ first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of thousands of people, as lava engulfs houses and forests on the island of La Palma.

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of residents

A rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has shot billowing columns of ash and hot clouds down its slopes.