History: September 19 (#2)

History: September 19 (#2)
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September 19, 2021 The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13.

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On September 19, in the year 2021: The Cumbre Vieja volc ano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13. The Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain.

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Why September 19, 2021 matters: The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the i sland of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: September 19, 2021 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbre_Vieja (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)