The earthquake off the coast of Fuerteventura was strong enough to be felt in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, preparations for volcanic emergencies are under way on Tenerife.
Science in the Canary Islands
The universities in the Canary Islands are amongst the best in the country. Their research is sometimes regarded as pioneering in various fields. Here you will find important and quirky news stories from the world of science in the Canary Islands:
La Palma's telescopes are being linked via quantum technology. The IAC plans first results for 2028 and outlines potential targets.
The earth has trembled once again on El Hierro. Seismologists have recorded eleven tremors over the past seven days.
The billion-euro bid for the giant telescope on La Palma has fallen through. Nevertheless, the Canary Islands are set to become a centre of science.
Near El Hierro, the earth trembled with a magnitude of 2.2 at a depth of 31 kilometres. The IGN recorded 69 earthquakes in 30 days.
The Canary Islands are expanding their partnership with the Science Museum. Schools are to make greater use of it as a learning environment.
Magma is accumulating beneath Pico Viejo, a subsidiary volcano of Mount Teide on Tenerife. It is precisely there that the island has been experiencing increased seismic activity for the past ten years.
The ground off the coast of Tenerife continues to shake. Ten tremors have been recorded, at least two of which were felt.
On Wednesday, seismologists recorded a 3.6-magnitude earthquake 30 kilometres off the coast of Tenerife. There were several tremors in quick succession.
It stands on Tenerife, is a good 1,500 years old and is the oldest tree in Europe. Yet it is not the famous dragon tree in Icod de los Vinos.
Science in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are home to two major universities in Spain: the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Here you will find important news about the scientific research carried out there.