An eruption of a volcano near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, has led to the evacuation of around 90 homes. The new fissure, emitting lava hundreds of meters away from the town, comes after a similar event last month which also necessitated evacuations. Local authorities have declared an emergency and are closely monitoring the situation, with the Icelandic Coast Guard surveying the scene by helicopter. Experts are concerned about the lava’s proximity to Grindavik and the possibility of it reaching the town within 24 hours if it continues at its current rate.
- A volcanic eruption occurred near the town of Grindavik in Southwest Iceland, resulting in the evacuation of approximately 90 homes.
- The new fissure is spewing lava hundreds of meters away from the town, raising concerns for residents’ safety.
- Local authorities have declared an emergency, and a Coast Guard helicopter is assessing the situation.
- This is the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the past three years, with scientists monitoring increased seismic activity since November.
- The eruption is considered less powerful than the one in December, but its location and the potential flow of lava towards Grindavik pose a serious threat.
- A fortification built to protect Grindavik from lava flow has been breached, with the possibility of lava reaching the northern part of the town in the next day if the flow continues at the current pace.
- Authorities are securing housing for evacuated residents, whose future remains uncertain, although they are relieved that everyone was evacuated safely.
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