"Iceland Volcano Erupts, Forcing Evacuations as Lava Threatens Town"
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A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the fifth time since December, spewing massive lava flows that threatened the town of Grindavík and led to the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which began after an earthquake, initially cut off roads and damaged infrastructure, but the situation improved by Thursday. Authorities warned of potential gas pollution, though air quality remained safe.
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