Ashmageddon on La Palma Island: An entire village was covered in ashes

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On the Canary Island of La Palma, the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano intensified after the appearance of new cracks. It is reported that the volcano is now erupting more actively than ever.
The eruption is accompanied by the release of a huge amount of volcanic ash. Ashes cover the roads, cars, rooftops and streets of the surrounding settlements. As a result, the village of La Mancha was almost completely hidden under a thick layer.
Ash also covers the ocean floor around the island. Marine life is forced to adapt to changing conditions.
Recall that the eruption began on September 19 and has been going on for over a month. The number of residents evacuated from the island exceeds 7000 people; lava flows occupy over 800 hectares of land.

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