Explosive Interactions Could Happen if Lava Meets the Sea
Lava could meet the Atlantic Ocean in the coming hours, which would trigger explosions as sizzling molten rock meets the cool seawater. The interaction could also cause the release of toxic gases including “water vapor loaded with hydrochloric acid,” Involcan explained in a Facebook post. Such an event would also shoot tiny particles of volcanic gas into the air which can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation.
Authorities issued lockdown orders for the coastal towns of San Borondon, Marina Alta, Marina Baja, and La Condesa, instructing residents to stay home with their windows and doors shut.
