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In photos: Trail of destruction as volcanic lava oozes across La Palma

These photos show the impact of lava flows from a volcanic eruption on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands

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Canary Islands: Houses and crops are threatened by the lava flow.

At least 100 homes have been already destroyed during the volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma island, forcing 5,500 people to evacuate.

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Canary Islands: Lava engulfs 100 homes after The Cumbre Vieja erupted

A surge of lava destroyed around 100 homes, a day after the volcano erupted, forcing 5,500 people to leave the area, local authorities said.

Climate

La Palma eruption: Are volcanoes good or bad for climate change?

In the past, they may have acted as a 'safety valve' for Earth's climate.

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Volcano erupts on Spain's island of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity and forcing the evacuation of around 5,000 local people

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The volcano on Fagradalsfjall is still Iceland's hottest attraction

Tourists flock to experience the rare close contact with the earth's interior.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Children missing after volcano eruption

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo hundreds of children are still missing after being separated from families fleeing a volcano eruption

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo volcano kills 15 people, thousands flee

More than 170 children were still feared missing Sunday after the chaos of the Mount Nyiragongo eruption Saturday night

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo orders evacuation of Goma after volcano erupts

An eruption in 2002 left hundreds dead and 100,000 homeless.

Moments

This chef has turned up the heat and is serving volcano baked pizza

This chef in Guatemala sure can handle the heat - as he serves up volcano baked pizza.

Iceland

Volcanic eruption in Iceland called a 'wonder of nature'

A volcano in Iceland has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two.

Iceland

Spectators flock to see erupting Icelandic volcano

A volcano in Iceland which has not erupted for 6,000 years has been drawing huge crowds since it became active 50 days ago.

Haiti

Thousands evacuated on Caribbean island after volcano erupts

The first explosion occurred Friday morning. Experts have warned that explosive eruptions could continue for days or possibly week.

World News

Thousands evacuated from St Vincent as volcano erupts

Evacuation orders were issued for the roughly 16,000 people who live in the red zone near La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent's northern region.

Iceland

Iceland volcano: Hikers evacuated as lava spews from new fissures

The volcano has been visited by more than 30,000 people despite Iceland's coronavirus lockdown.

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Volcano eruption draws crowds in Iceland

The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted about ten days ago in Iceland. The spectacle is breathtaking.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here are the key stories of the week as captured by photographers around the world.

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Record-breaking number of visitors flock to Iceland's erupting volcano

On Sunday, the entire western flanks of both cinder cones of the volcano collapsed, showing the inner part of the lava. In was the highest and strongest since the beginning of the eruption spewing around 50 metres (164 feet) high.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Iceland

In pictures: Eruption of dormant volcano thrills crowds in Iceland

It was the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.