The residents of La Restinga "first touch of the volcano" of El Hierro

The residents of La Restinga have been able to touch for the first time a piece of lava that emerges from the submarine volcano of El Hierro and even homes have been part of this material. This was reported on Radio Lanzarote Lanzarote reporter Hugo Alberto Rojas, who has moved to the island to tell this story "historic" is going on since early October in the Canaries.

Rojas said that "it was very exciting" moment in which the scientists showed the pieces of lava Sunday the village of La Restinga. "Neighbors need to touch and see some of that volcano. The children and adults really enjoyed picking up the pieces, still smoking when they came into port, "stated the reporter.

 It has also reported that the scientists exposed these pieces of lava in the Socio-Cultural Center in this town, "which was attended by many locals to see and touch part of the volcano."

Hugo Alberto Rojas traveled three years ago to El Hierro and this time found an island very different from that observed today. "Before there were many boats in the harbor, lots of activity. Now I do not see anyone in the sea, only the green spot, "he said.

 The attitude of the children

Lanzarote reporter has been impressed by the attitude of children to process seismic-volcanic suffering El Hierro. "In La Restinga is a school child, with children very little ones. The director told me that suffered an earthquake in the middle class and small quickly took refuge under the tables. Furthermore, it is striking that from the window of the classroom and see the green blob bubbling, "he said.

The tranquility of the young is not reflected in the elderly, who are the ones who are "more anxious". "They felt the tremor at dawn, can not sleep and are worried. Some have even gone a couple of days to Tenerife just to get some sleep, "said Hugo Alberto Rojas.

In addition, the reporter pointed out that the citizens of La Restinga "are aware that this process will not end any time now" and the only peace they feel is thanks to the scientists, "who are right next door and that despite they have answered thousands of questions continue to meet the neighbors and explaining what is happening "under their feet.