Volcanic eruption - La Palma

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Where is La Palma located?
In the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Africa
What is the political status of the Canary Islands?
They are an autonomous region of Spain
How many volcanoes are there across the Canary Islands?
33 volcanoes
How many volcanoes are located on La Palma?
10 volcanoes
What is the population of La Palma?
85,000
When did the Cumbre Viejo volcano on La Palma begin to erupt?
On 19th September 2021
How long did the eruption of the Cumbre Viejo volcano last?
Almost three months
What was the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of the Cumbre Viejo eruption?
VEI 2 to VEI 3
On which tectonic plate are La Palma and the Canary Islands located?
The African plate
How did the Canary Islands form? 
As a result of a hot spot
What does it mean that the Canary Islands are not located on a plate boundary? 
They are situated over a magma plume
What indicated the signs of an eruption on La Palma?
Deformation of the mountain and an earthquake swarm