Seismic activity continues across the Canary Islands, with several tremors recorded this week, including one near Vilaflor in Tenerife. While most are minor, authorities advise residents and visitors to be prepared. Read on for the latest data and essential safety tips from the National Geographic Institute.
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The island council of Gran Canaria has launched a new three-year tender for livestock farmers to manage strategic public land through grazing. This pioneering environmental service, part of the Gran Canaria Mosaico strategy, pays farmers for using their herds to reduce flammable vegetation and prevent major wildfires. Read how these ‘firefighter goats’ are shaping a more resilient landscape.
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Three proposed offshore wind farms in southeast Tenerife, promising 72.3MW of green energy, are meeting strong resistance from local fishing communities and councils. The projects, named Mencey, Granadilla, and Primavera, are seen as a threat to fishing grounds and the coastal landscape. Read about the clash between renewable energy goals and local livelihoods.
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Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in a cave on Roque Bentayga, Gran Canaria: a 900-year-old stone tool used as a sickle for harvesting cereals. This find provides the earliest direct evidence of cereal harvesting with lithic tools in the Canary Islands, challenging previous assumptions about ancient agricultural practices. The remarkably preserved cave granary has yielded 46 stone tools, offering an unprecedented window into the lives of the island’s pre-Hispanic inhabitants.
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The mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has decreed the creation of a technical commission to implement an action plan for a potential volcanic eruption. While the direct risk from lava is low in the capital, the city would play a key logistical and humanitarian role. Read the full details of the new contingency strategy.
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The Association of Forest and Environmental Agents of the Canary Islands has declared the use of private security in Teide National Park illegal. They argue it constitutes a usurpation of public functions and are considering legal action. Read the full story on the escalating dispute over who should protect Tenerife’s iconic natural space.
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A scientific expert reveals that calima is far more than just dust, containing fine particles, metals, and microbes that can seriously affect health. The article details the real risks to respiratory and cardiovascular systems, separating fact from perception. Learn what precautions to take when the next episode arrives.
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A leading geologist explains the recent seismic unrest beneath Mount Teide, ruling out a short-term eruption while detailing the complex interaction of magmas beneath Tenerife. The article explores potential eruption scenarios and the crucial lessons learned from the 2021 La Palma volcano event. Read the full analysis to understand the science behind the island’s volcanic activity.
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The Ben Magec Ecologist Federation has raised serious concerns over plans for a new Siam Park water park in Gran Canaria, warning the chosen site is a declared flood zone. The group alleges the environmental assessment is flawed and prioritises private commercial interests over public safety. They have formally called for the project’s suspension.
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Following the loss of a century-old tree in Los Realejos, we explore the 38 remaining monumental dragon trees of Tenerife. This guide lists these botanical giants, symbols of the island’s natural and cultural heritage, municipality by municipality. Find out where to see these living legends.
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