Lava spilling into sea makes for more ground in Spain's La Palma

Lava from the erupting volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands that began cascading into the ocean has already covered more than 25 acres at sea within 36 hours, experts said.

The lava flow produced by the Cumbre Vieja volcano falls into the Atlantic Ocean at Los Girres beach in Tazacorte on the Canary island of La Palma, Sept. 30, 2021.

Since the eruption began on Sept. 19, the dramatic eruption has forced thousands out of their homes, while lava has destroyed hundreds of houses, businesses and huge swathes of banana plantations.

Lava flows into the sea, as seen from Tijarafe, following the eruption, Sept. 29, 2021.

An officer of the Canarian police checks his mobile phone while controlling access following the eruption of a volcano, in Tacande de Arriba, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Sept. 30, 2021.

A composite image shows a satellite image of the lava flow from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, after it reached the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 30, 2021, overlaid on an earlier daytime satellite image taken on Aug. 17, 2021, to provide context of where the lava is flowing.

Lava flows into the sea, as seen from Tijarafe, following the eruption, Sept. 29, 2021.

People watch lava flowing after the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, as seen from Tijarafe, Spain, Sept. 29, 2021.

Lava flows toward the city as seen from Tijarafe, Sept. 29, 2021.

The lava flow produced by the Cumbre Vieja volcano reaches the Atlantic ocean in Los Girres beach in Tazacorte on the Canary island of La Palma, Sept. 29, 2021.

The lava flow produced by the Cumbre Vieja volcano falls into the Atlantic Ocean at Los Girres beach in Tazacorte on the Canary island of La Palma early on Sept. 30, 2021.

Lava and smoke rise following the eruption, in Todoque, Spain, Sept. 27, 2021.

Lava flows and smoke rises during sunrise following the eruption, Sept. 28, 2021.

Lava from a volcano reaches the sea on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain in the early hours of Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Lava flows on the Canary Island of La Palma, Sept. 28, 2021.

Lava flows into the sea, as seen from Tijarafe, Sept. 29, 2021.

A sign that reads "except neighbors" is seen as lava flows (rear) following the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, in La Laguna, Spain, Sept. 28, 2021.

Lava is seen through the window of a kitchen from El Paso following the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Sept. 28, 2021.

Lava flows and smoke rises, as seen from Tazacorte Port, following the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Sept. 30, 2021.

The lava flow produced by the Cumbre Vieja volcano falls into the Atlantic Ocean at Los Girres beach in Tazacorte on the Canary island of La Palma early, Sept. 30, 2021.

A car is seen covered of ashes in El Paso, following the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Sept. 27, 2021.