Iceland Volcano Erupts, Lava Threatens Grindavik
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A powerful volcanic eruption near Grindavik, Iceland, has led to the evacuation of the town and the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. This marks the fifth eruption this year and the eighth since 2021 on the Reykjanes peninsula, which has become geologically active after 800 years of dormancy. The eruption featured lava fountains reaching 50 meters high and a fissure length of 3.4 km, causing significant disruptions but not affecting flights at Reykjavik’s Keflavik airport.
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