Spain has set a firm September deadline for the international consortium behind the Thirty Meter Telescope to commit to building on La Palma. If no decision is reached, the construction permit will expire and €400 million in Spanish funding will be reallocated.
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Tenerife has seen a highly active week of seismic activity, with at least three microearthquake swarms detected beneath Teide National Park. The National Geographic Institute and Involcan recorded dozens of low-magnitude tremors across the Canary Islands. Volcanic traffic lights remain green for most islands but yellow for La Palma.
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Tenerife is leading a campaign to prevent the Canary Islands from losing the Air Tractor AT-802, the only fixed-wing aircraft in the region capable of dropping long-lasting chemical retardants. Officials warn that its removal would leave all islands, including Tenerife, dangerously exposed to worsening wildfire risks. The debate comes as the island remembers the devastating 2023 Arafo blaze that forced thousands to evacuate.
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A Tenerife surf school has issued a vital summer safety reminder: even on flat, sunny days, dangerous rip currents can form. A local instructor explains how to spot the hidden risks and enjoy the ocean safely.
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More than 100 seismic events have been recorded under Mount Teide in Tenerife in the past 24 hours, marking the third such swarm since last week. Although the activity is unusual, experts say it does not increase the short- or medium-term risk of an eruption.
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Every 24 June, the fishing pier in Puerto de la Cruz becomes the stage for a unique tradition: the bathing of goats. This ancient Guanche ritual, revived in the 1980s, draws locals and tourists alike to witness the purification of livestock in the sea. Discover the history and meaning behind one of Tenerife’s most singular San Juan celebrations.
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The National Geographic Institute has detected a surge in seismic activity beneath Tenerife, recording over 200 low-frequency events in 48 hours. However, experts assure there is no increased risk of a volcanic eruption in the short or medium term.
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The Canarian government has launched a €21 million programme to modernise water infrastructure across the archipelago. A key project includes a new undersea pipeline to La Graciosa, ensuring a dual-supply system for the island. The investment, partly funded by European Next Generation funds, aims to reduce water loss and improve security of supply.
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A four-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a hotel swimming pool in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. Emergency services attempted advanced resuscitation but were unable to save her. The Civil Guard is now investigating.
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Tenerife’s Cabildo has agreed to ban smoking in all open areas of Teide National Park as a fire prevention measure. The decision follows three recent wildfires in protected spaces on the island, allegedly started by discarded cigarette butts. The ban applies to trails, viewpoints, car parks and recreational areas, except in enclosed buildings where smoking is expressly permitted.
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