VOICED : Miles confinados en Canarias por emisiones de gases del volcán

The volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja on La Palma, Canary Islands, has led to the confinement of 33,000 residents due to toxic gases. This represents 38% of the island's population. The regional government initially ordered confinement due to poor air quality from sulfur dioxide emissions, but lifted it as conditions improved. The eruption, which began on September 19, is the first in 50 years on the island, causing significant damage and the evacuation of over 7,000 people. It is the longest eruption in the island's history, following those of San Juan in 1949 and Teneguía in 1971.

What percentage of La Palma's population was affected by the volcanic gases?

• 25%

• 60%

• 38%

• 50%

Which areas were initially confined due to poor air quality?

• El Paso, Aridane, and Santa Cruz

• Tazacorte, Santa Cruz, and Aridane

• Los Llanos, El Paso, and Tazacorte

• Santa Cruz, Los Llanos, and El Paso

What was the reason for lifting the confinement order?

• Improvement in air quality

• Decrease in volcanic activity

• Change in wind direction

• Evacuation of all residents

When did the Cumbre Vieja eruption begin?

• November 19

• September 19

• August 19

• October 19

Which previous eruptions are mentioned as part of La Palma's history?

• San Juan in 1951 and Teneguía in 1973

• San Juan in 1948 and Teneguía in 1970

• San Juan in 1950 and Teneguía in 1972

• San Juan in 1949 and Teneguía in 1971