- 2d ago
Storm Charles: Portugal closes all schools as Iberia braces for wind and rain
Portugal closed all of its roughly 8,000 schools and suspended non-essential public services on Wednesday, 11 November, as storm Charles approached. Damage was limited, though more than 300 flights were cancelled at four international airports.
- Nov 2
La Palma regains full power after near four-hour blackout during Canary storm
Endesa and Red Eléctrica confirmed on Monday, 2 November, that power had been fully restored on La Palma after a blackout lasting almost four hours during a storm.
- Oct 22
Canary Islands declare rain alert for El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma as orange warnings take effect
Aemet raised orange warnings for El Hierro, La Gomera and the eastern side of La Palma until 18.00 on Thursday, 22 October, after a dana brought heavy rain to the western islands and Gran Canaria.
- Jun 14
Microorganisms colonising La Palma lava tubes offer clues for life on Mars
An international team has identified the first microorganisms to colonise lava tubes formed after the 2021 Tajogaite eruption. The findings, published in Environmental Microbiome, provide a natural model for studying how life might emerge on Mars.
