Palma volcano lava flow hits sea

One of the La Palma's volcano's seven lava flows dropped into the sea Monday, as the volcanic activity enters its second month.

The lava flow is now the third to reach the Atlantic ocean.

Around 85,000 people live on La Palma, though most of the island is unaffected by the eruption.

More than 7,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to the threat from the rivers of lava.

The molten rock has covered more than 997 hectares (2,463 acres) and crushed or damaged more than 2,200 buildings.

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