Three people were killed and 15 others injured after powerful waves struck Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and a popular holiday destination.
About Canary Islands:
The Canary Islands are an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Geographically, the archipelago is part of continental Africa, but politically and economically it is part of Europe.
The archipelago is a Spanish territory and is its southernmost autonomous community.
It is approximately 100 km from Morocco and southwest of Spain.
It is Macaronesia’s largest and most populated archipelago.
Some of the largest islands in the archipelago are Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife.
Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary Archipelago, spanning 2,034 sq.km.
The Canary Islands formed millions of years ago through volcanic eruption, and some of the volcanoes are still active.
The highest point in Spain, Teide Peak, located on Tenerife, rises to 3,718 m.
Climate: Desertic and tropical, moderated by trade winds and the surrounding sea.
The islands’ location in the Atlantic Ocean and their proximity to four continents (Africa, Europe, and the Americas) make them a popular tourist destination.
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