The “anomalous” activity occurring at Teide has caused a degree of concern among the residents of Tenerife; however, scientists from Pevolca have largely dismissed, from the outset, the chance of a short-term eruptive event.
The latest official to address this issue is the president of the Insular Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, who has conveyed a “message of reassurance” to the island’s inhabitants: “The Cabildo supports scientific efforts. All initiatives aimed at prevention, protection, and informing the public are of great significance.”
Dávila further noted that all measuring activities concerning seismic activity and “any indicators that may necessitate monitoring volcanic behaviours will be rigorous.”
It is essential to remember that the volcanic traffic light in Tenerife currently shows green, indicating such a minimal risk that no protective measures are necessary for the populace.
Amber
What would occur if it changed to amber? As detailed by Canary Islands, this level would be initiated by “increases in anomalies or the emergence of other indicators suggesting a potential pre-eruptive phase in the medium term.”
At present, only La Palma is at the amber level, with emergency management falling under the jurisdiction of the island council. “In this alert scenario, preventive measures and limitations on activities to restore normalcy are implemented,” the regional government explains.
Following the conclusion of any eruptive events, the amber traffic light remains in effect due to “ongoing risks for the public, such as those arising from carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, instability in certain affected land areas, and the elevated temperatures typical of post-eruptive dynamics.”
