Canary Island volcano eruption could last three months, experts say

Authorities say that dangers still lie ahead for residents, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain

A man looks out towards the eruption of a volcano near El Paso on the island of La Palma in the Canaries, Spain. Picture: AP Photo/Gerardo Ojeda

The volcanic eruption on a Spanish island and its aftermath could last for up to 84 days, experts said Wednesday.

The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said it based its calculation on the length of previous eruptions on the archipelago, which like the latest eruption were followed by heavy lava flows and lasting seismic activity.