VOICED : El volcán Cumbre Vieja entra en erupción en archipiélago español de Canarias

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, part of the Canary Islands, erupted, prompting the evacuation of 1,300 people and a maximum alert declaration. The eruption, which began on a Sunday, released smoke, ash, and lava. Authorities anticipate evacuating between 5,000 and 10,000 people. The lava is expected to flow southwest towards the sea, potentially causing fires. The eruption occurred in a sparsely populated area of the island, which has 80,000 residents. La Palma is one of seven Canary Islands near Africa's northwest coast. Spanish President Pedro Sánchez visited the site, delaying his trip to the UN General Assembly. Over 200 security personnel and the military were deployed. The volcano was under high alert due to thousands of low-intensity tremors. The last eruption was in 1971.

What immediate action did the government take following the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano?

• Built a new shelter

• Evacuated nearby residents

• Declared a national holiday

• Organized a festival

Where is the lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano expected to flow?

• Back into the volcano

• Towards the northeast coast

• Towards the southwest coast and into the sea

• Into the island's central valley

Which island is affected by the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption?

• Lanzarote

• La Palma

• Gran Canaria

• Tenerife

What was the reason for Spanish President Pedro Sánchez's visit to La Palma?

• To inaugurate a new airport

• To attend a local festival

• To oversee the response to the volcanic eruption

• To open a new university

When was the last recorded eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano before the current one?

• 1960

• 1999

• 1971

• 1985