VOLCÁN LA CUMBRE

La Cumbre volcano (1,463 m), which dominates the island, is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. In 2009, a strong eruption damaged the local wildlife. The lakes in its 6 km wide crater are disappearing as a result of frequent eruptions over the last twenty years. On January 12, 2020, the volcano came alive again. An eruptive column, composed of water vapor and magmatic gases, was formed as a result of this geological event. This news reminds us how fragile nature is and how much it is subject to profound changes on these islands.