IPMA: Volcanic Ash and Sulphur Dioxide Could Reach Madeira

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), issued a second statement last night regarding the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands.

In their statement, they say:

“The IPMA has been monitoring the seismovolcanic situation, alongside the National Geographic Institute and the Meteorological Agency of Spain (AEMET).

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted today and more than 1,500 earthquakes have already been recorded, with the highest magnitude M=3.5 occurring this morning at 11:15 am. The most likely effects of the eruption of Cumbre Vieja to the Autonomous Region of Madeira are associated with the transport of volcanic ash and other chemical compounds, namely CO2 (carbon dioxide) SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide).”

However, as the wind is predominantly coming from the north, the IPMA believe that Madeira and Porto Santo will not be adversely affected, although the IPMA is monitoring the situation closely with regard to aeronautical meteorology.

Reading the comments section, it would appear that most people are concerned about mega tsunami’s.