Canary Islands: Town flees volcano threat
The small town of La Restinga, on the Canary Island of El Hierro, was evacuated yesterday as a precaution against another undersea volcanic eruption.
The decision followed an eruption three miles off the coast on Monday, following thousands of small tremors since July. No damage was caused.
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