Earthquake of 4.1 on the Richter scale sparks fears of new volcanic eruption on El Hierro
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 @ 12:15 AM
FURTHER volcanic eruptions are feared on the island of El Hierro after an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded yesterday (Monday).
Although the Official College of Geologists (ICOG) does not believe residents on the island are likely to be in danger, more earth tremors are expected which could be at least as intense, if not more so.
Between Friday and Monday, a total of 400 earthquakes were recorded on El Hierro, although very few of them were strong enough to be felt.
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