La Palma implements gas depressurization techniques in Puerto Naos and La Bombilla

On 2026-05-05, the Cabildo de La Palma and the Eduardo Torroja Construction Sciences Institute said they were implementing gas depressurization systems in Puerto Naos and La Bombilla to extract volcanic CO2 from critical areas. The measure is intended to make buildings safer for residents after gases were detected following the Cumbre Vieja eruption.