Eruption from above (IMAGE) University of Queensland Caption The eruption covered more than 12 square kilometres with 159 cubic metres of lava destroying around 1,600 homes. Credit IGME (Instituto Geologico y Minero de Espana) Usage Restrictions Must be credited. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.