Fears of volcanic eruption in Canary Islands

29/09/11 07:52 CET

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Residents living near a volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands have been moved from their homes because of fears it is about to erupt.

The Pico de Malpaso on El Hierro island has been rumbling and spitting rocks since July.

The regional government says it is on a state of pre-alert and has stocked up on medical supplies and drinking water.

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