A volcano in southwest Iceland has erupted, the nation’s meteorological workplace says – the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021.
A coast guard helicopter has been despatched to evaluate the state of affairs and the precise location, the Civil Safety company stated on Sunday.
The eruption started north of the fishing city of Grindavik nevertheless it was nonetheless not clear precisely the place the lava was rising from or through which route it was flowing, broadcaster RUV stated.
The final eruption on the peninsula began within the Svartsengi volcanic system on December 18 following the whole evacuation of the city of Grindavik’s 4000 inhabitants and the closing of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, a well-liked vacationer spot.
Grindavik was in the end spared because the lava flowed in a unique route from the city.
Mendacity between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, two of the most important on the planet, Iceland is a seismic and volcanic scorching spot as the 2 plates transfer in reverse instructions.
