Spain closes island port

Spanish authorities say activity by an underwater volcano has led them to close access to a port on El Hierro island..


Ships have been ordered away and aircraft banned from flying over the Island’s southern tip..


The AP reports that volcanic fragments called pyroclasts are rising from the sea off La Restinga.


Reports indicated Saturday that journalists also have been told to clear the area..
See past Earth Informer coverage of the Canary Islands here