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The new emission bent opened just to the west of the main vent, according to the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute.
Shocking images captured by drones overlooking the volcano from the National Geographical and Mining Institute show the volcano’s cone had broken.
Spanish airport operator Aena confirmed the island’s airport had been subsequently closed.
It tweeted: “La Palma airport is inoperative due to ash accumulation. Cleaning tasks have started, but the situation may change at any time.”
Airport employees swept volcanic ash off the runway, while electronic boards showed cancelled flights.
The departures hall was almost deserted with a number of people arriving at the airport being told they would not be able to fly out.
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