Unique evacuation drills are taking place in Tenerife due to a volcano: What will happen.

Tourists in Tenerife have been informed about safety drills

According to The Sun: Travelers planning to visit Tenerife have been warned about 'potentially dangerous' drills due to possible 'volcanic eruptions'.

This follows a series of tremors that recently shook the Canary Islands, known for their volcanic activity.

Preparation for the drills

The latest tremors were recorded near the summit of the Teide volcano, with some occurring at unusually shallow depths, reports the Canarian Weekly.

One earthquake was registered at a depth of one kilometer, another at the surface, according to data from Spain's National Geographic Institute.

From September 26, a week of drills is planned - the first in the history of this volcano in the Spanish municipality. The aim of the measures is to assess the risk of an emergency.

All residents of Tenerife will receive notifications on their phones, and many will be asked to leave their homes as part of the largest fire safety drills.

“This is a bold decision that requires calm as the risk will not go away,”

The drills are being organized by the Tenerife government as part of the EU MODEX civil protection project.

Emergency simulation

Experts will monitor volcanic risks and emergency procedures from September 22 to 28.

Residents will receive a notification on their phones at 9:00 AM on September 26 – during the simulation of an eruption.

From September 22, the island’s volcanic risk map will change from green to yellow to orange and finally to red, Davila explained.

In the area of Garachico, particularly in the district of Muiel Viejo, an evacuation of the population is planned.

Davila added that other emergencies will also be simulated, involving thousands of people, including scientists, technicians from the Cabildo, and military emergency service members.

“We must not forget that we live on volcanic islands, even though there is currently no immediate threat of an eruption,”

The head of volcanic monitoring at Involcan, Lucas D'Auria, stressed that the recent tremors do not indicate magma movement and are related to the island’s hydrothermal system and 'are normal' for a volcanically active zone.

According to forecasts, the likelihood of an eruption in the next 50 years is 48.7% on La Palma, 39.3% on Tenerife (10.6% on Teide), and 9.7% on Gran Canaria.

The Minister of Security, Emergencies, and Environment, Blanca Pérez, noted:

“Tenerife must take a big step in this area; therefore, we have developed a map of logistical action points and have already established support structures for areas that could potentially be affected by a possible volcanic eruption.”

The weekly drills will also involve emergency services and organizations such as the Red Cross, which will simulate measures in the event of an eruption of the Teide volcano.

It is worth noting that the eruption of the Trevejo volcano in 1706 caused significant damage in Garachico, but no one died at that time.

The situation in Tenerife underscores the importance of preparing for emergencies related to volcanic activity. The drills planned for the coming days will not only help assess the readiness of the population and services but also raise awareness of potential volcanic risks.

Regular drills and communication with the public are key factors in ensuring the safety of residents and tourists, especially in areas where volcanic activity is an integral part of nature.