Spain’s La Palma volcano is days away from the longest ever eruption on the island

The transcript discusses the potential for a volcanic eruption on the island to become the longest in 500 years. It compares current activity with historical eruptions, noting that the Kuna Vieja volcano began erupting in September 2021. Volcanologists attribute the activity to a hot spot beneath the Canary Islands. Despite decreasing seismic activity, sulfur dioxide emissions remain high, indicating available magma.

Which volcano had the longest eruption in 1585?

• Fisher

• Kuna Vieja

• Tahuya

• El Martin

When did the Kuna Vieja volcano begin its eruption?

• September 19th, 2021

• December 13th, 2021

• October 1st, 2021

• November 5th, 2021

What geological feature is responsible for the volcanic activity beneath the Canary Islands?

• A tectonic plate boundary

• A hot spot

• A fault line

• A subduction zone

What is the current trend in sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano?

• Decreasing

• Fluctuating

• Stable

• Increasing

What does the high emission of sulfur dioxide indicate about the volcano?

• The eruption is at its peak

• The eruption is ending

• There is still magma available to erupt

• The volcano is dormant