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Fears for the town of Iceland after a new eruption

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A volcanic eruption has commenced in southwest Iceland, prompting the evacuation of the renowned Blue Lagoon spa and the fishing town of Grindavik. The new fissure, which is over 2.5 km (1.5 miles) long and growing, opened near Sundhnuksgigar on the Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the fifth eruption in the region since December. The Icelandic Meteorological […]

Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula

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A volcano has erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula following weeks of heightened earthquake activity. The town of Grindavik, with around 4,000 residents, was evacuated, and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was closed. The eruption, occurring north of Grindavik at 22:17 local time, followed an earthquake swarm. Social media posts depicted lava emerging just an hour

Iceland volcano: Emergency declared over volcano Fagradalsfjall eruption concerns

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Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a series of earthquakes that have raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. In response, authorities have ordered the evacuation of the southwestern town of Grindavík as a precautionary measure. The Icelandic Met Office expressed worries about the underground spread of a significant amount of magma, or […]