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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Tenerife has experienced a surge in seismic activity, with over 200 micro-earthquakes recorded in the last two days. The quakes, which have a maximum magnitude of 1.1, are linked to pressure in the island’s volcanic-hydrothermal system. Experts say this is part of a recurring pattern that has been ongoing since 2017.
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The Teide volcano on Tenerife has recorded several pulses of seismic activity over the last 24 hours, with the IGN detecting dozens of low-magnitude tremors west of Las Cañadas. Experts confirm the activity is within normal parameters for a volcanic territory and does not increase the short or medium-term risk of eruption.
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A high-level South Korean scientific and business delegation has visited the Canary Islands to study the pioneering ‘Life Nieblas’ project, which captures water from fog to reforest degraded land. The initiative has already seen remarkable success in Gran Canaria, capturing 120,000 litres of water and planting 15,000 trees. The visit highlights the strategic role of the Canary Islands in the global fight against desertification.
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The Tenerife Cabildo announced Wednesday that it has denied the ‘Parque Regenerativo Underwater Gardens Park Tenerife’ its status as a project of insular interest, effectively blocking its development. The decision halts a major commercial initiative in the protected Teno-Rasca marine area after environmental groups raised concerns.
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