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Iceland fishing town still safe, authorities say amid volcano eruption – National

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Iceland fishing town still safe, authorities say amid volcano eruption – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A volcano in Iceland that erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December was still spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air early on Monday, although infrastructure and a nearby fishing town were safe for now, authorities said. The eruption was the seventh on … Read more

Iceland On High Alert As Volcanic Eruption Looms

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Iceland On High Alert As Volcanic Eruption Looms

The Reykjanes region has witnessed several eruptions in recent years. Iceland is on high alert for an imminent volcanic eruption that experts warn could occur within “hours or days.” Approximately 3,000 residents of Grindavik, near the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system, have been evacuated due to the impending threat, according to The Independent. Over the past 48 … Read more