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El Hierro : 'Second eruption imminent'

Mon 31st Oct 2011

Scientists analysing seismic activity on the Island of El Hierro have warned how a second volcanic eruption could be on the point of happening.

Even though scientists last week spoke of signs of the first eruption off the south coast of the island, decreasing in activity early last week. seismic activity off the opposite coast of the Island led to fears that the eruprion may simply be about to enter a new phase. Over 150 earthquakes were recorded over the course of this weekend around the areas of Frontera and El Golfo, reaching as high as 3.0 on the richter scale.

It is thought that this activity could signal that the magma is now trying to break through to the surface on the opposite side of the island.

No changes to the state of alert have been made - the Island as a whole remains on Yellow alert, with the town of La Restinga, close to the Volcanic eruption on the south coast, remaining on red alert. It has also been rumoured that the El Golfo area may also be moved up to red alert, and the Los Roquillos tunnel closed if earthquakes continue.

A senior Volcanologist, Nemesio Perez, explained to Spain's national broadcaster RTVE "What we do know is that there is activity with magma and this chapter has still not been closed," he said.

The PEVOLCA spokeswoman, Ana Vidal, confirmed the news and referred to the activity as being "great and accelerating."

Although it is a couple of days old now, this Youtube clip shows a good graphical demonstration of what may be happening or about to happen >>

The PEVOLCA committee met this morning to discuss the events of this weekend, but it was found that there is insufficient data to predict what will happen in the coming days, weeks or months.

Read further news stories about the El Hierro Volcano by clicking the link HERE .

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