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Teneguía

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Teneguía is a volcanic cone on the southern end of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, within the Cumbre Vieja volcanic system. It formed during an eruption that began in October 1971 and continued into November, producing lava flows that reached the Atlantic Ocean and created new coastal land. The cone and its dark lava fields remain visible near Fuencaliente and form part of a geologically young volcanic landscape.

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Where is Teneguía volcano?

Teneguía is a volcanic cone at the southern end of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands. It belongs to the Cumbre Vieja volcanic system.

When did the Teneguía eruption happen?

The eruption began in October 1971 and continued into November. It produced lava flows that reached the Atlantic Ocean.

What did the Teneguía eruption create?

The lava flows reached the sea and created new coastal land. The eruption also formed the Teneguía volcanic cone itself.

Is Teneguía one of La Palma's older volcanoes?

No. Its formation during the 1971 eruption makes it one of La Palma's historically recent volcanic features. It is part of the island's active Cumbre Vieja volcanic zone.

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