Coverage dated December 24, 2021

La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months of destruction

Headline from Voice of America

After bursting into action on Sept. 19, the volcano suddenly went quiet on Monday Dec. 13 but the authorities, wary of raising false hope, held off until Christmas Day to give the all-clear

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  1. Voice of America

    La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months of destruction (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    After bursting into action on Sept. 19, the volcano suddenly went quiet on Monday Dec. 13 but the authorities, wary of raising false hope, held off until Christmas Day to give the all-clear

  2. Al Jazeera

    Spain declares 3-month La Palma volcano eruption officially over (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Announcement comes after 10 days of quiet at Cumbre Vieja volcano on destruction-hit Spanish Canary Island.

  3. CBS News

    La Palma volcano eruption officially declared over after months of destruction (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The volcanic eruption was the island of La Palma's longest active eruption on record, officials said.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Spain declares end to La Palma volcano eruption | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has described the end of the eruption on the tiny Canary island as the "best Christmas present." The volcano flared for more than 85 days, causing nearly €1 billion in damage.

  5. Newsweek

    Photos show La Palma volcano's devastation as eruption officially ends on Christmas Day (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Cumbre Vieja volcano began erupting on September 19, causing widespread destruction.

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