From the BBC:
“Canary Islands volcano:
'Miracle house' escapes lava”
(The residence has been dubbed a
'miracle house' for escaping the lava)
A dramatic image shows a house in
the Canary Islands that has managed to escape lava from an erupting volcano. People
on social media have dubbed the residence in La Palma a "miracle
house". The volcano started erupting on Sunday. More than 200 homes have
been destroyed and about 6,000 people evacuated. The lava from the Cumbre Vieja
volcano is still advancing and scientists are not sure how long the eruption
will last. The image by photographer Alfonso Escalero shows the house
surrounded by rivers of lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. It is owned by a
retired Danish couple, Inge and Ranier Cocq, who have not visited since the
pandemic began, according to El Mundo. Ada Monnikendam, who built the house
with her husband, said she had spoken with the couple who told her: "Even
though we can't go now, we're relieved that it's still standing".
(Lava and smoke can be seen
rising from the volcano)
According to Ms Monnikendam, the
couple have friends in the area who have lost everything due to the volcano. The
lava has engulfed houses, schools and some banana plantations. "They don't
want to talk to anyone because they won't stop crying," Ms Monnikendam
said. Reflecting on the image, Ms Monnikendam said that it was "sad to
know that the house is there alone without anyone being able to take care of
it". Local officials say the lava could trigger a chemical reaction that
causes explosions and the release of toxic gases if it reaches the sea. However
on Thursday, experts said the lava was currently moving "very
slowly". It is now not clear if the flow will reach the sea. The Canary
Islands government has announced plans to buy two housing developments for
those made homeless. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has flown directly
from La Palma to New York for a shortened trip to address the UN General Assembly,
and will immediately return to the Canary Islands to oversee emergency
operations.
^ This is amazing to see. ^
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