The Latest Breaking News from La Palma

Why volcanic crystals are black boxes for tracking magma’s journey to the Earth’s surface

When we think of a volcanic eruption, rivers of glowing lava or giant columns of ash come to mind. However, beneath the Earth’s surface, a much more complex and fascinating story is unfolding. The magma that is found in the depths of volcanoes is more than just boiling liquid. It…

The Conversation · Sep 24

Bizarre 'bull's-eye' cloud rings appear above erupting volcano on Atlantic island — Earth from space

A 2021 satellite photo shows an unusual series of concentric cloud rings that appeared directly above an erupting volcano on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands.

LiveScience · Jun 23

The overlooked Canary Island with cobbled streets, local markets and subtropical forests

La Palma is proving that tourism can thrive without spoiling the island – Yvette Cook finds out how

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Tourists warned ‘hurricane-force’ winds to hit Canary islands as red alert issued for Storm Nuria

The red weather warning for La Palma in the Canary Islands is in place until Thursday evening

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Netflix’s La Palma’s ‘megatsunami’ has been debunked

In the Netflix series La Palma, a Norwegian family goes on holiday to the Canary Islands when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption. Cumbre Vieja is an active volcano on La Palma, which last erupted in 2021. The series culminates in a “megatsunami” capable of…

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2025

Netflix has a tense new disaster show that’s already claimed the No.1 spot

Netflix’s new disaster drama just crashed the top 10, and it's already claimed the No.1 spot. Here’s everything to know about this show.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 16, 2024

Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands

Starmus 2025 will be held on the island of La Palma in April 2025. The festival will focus on the challenges of space debris and how light pollution is impacting our view of the night sky.

Space · Jul 4, 2024

11 pictures that capture the devastation of climate crisis as heatwave sweeps Europe

Climate change is forcing extreme weather conditions and wildfires in other parts of the world, including the United States, as well

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Blaze battle on tourist island as Europe faces ‘severe heat storm’

At least 4,000 people evacuated from La Palma as firefighters tackle blaze

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023

Better weather conditions help slow down La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands

Spanish authorities say more favorable weather conditions have helped firefighters slow down the advance of a wildfire on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands that has forced the evacuation of more than 4,000 residents

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023