We would like to start today with a quick update on the volcanic eruption on the Island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. After eight days of seismic activity, the La Palma volcano erupted from a series of new fissures on September 18 and has been flowing ever since. There was a brief pause on September 27 before the eruption resumed, and late on the night of September 28, the lava flows reached the Atlantic Ocean. There have still been no injuries or deaths thanks to the combined efforts of the local government and scientific community; however, over 650 structures and 20 kilometers of road have been destroyed. So long as people remain safe, we’ll continue to livestream the eruption in between our regularly scheduled shows.

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Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport; new vent emerges (phys.org)