Volcanic lava in Spain's La Palma engulfs more houses, land

Lava burns buildings following the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano, in Tacande, Spain, October 9, 2021. REUTERS/Juan Medina

LA PALMA, Spain (Reuters) -Red-hot lava engulfed the land Jose Roberto Sanchez inherited from his parents on Saturday and lightning flashed around the rim of the volcano that has been erupting on the Spanish island of La Palma for almost three weeks.

There were 37 seismic movements on Saturday, with the largest measuring 4.1, the Spanish National Geological Institute said, but La Palma's airport reopened after being closed since Thursday because of ash, Spanish air traffic operator Aena said. All other Canary Islands airports are open.