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A volcanic eruption has started on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, following a week of noticeable uplift and thousands of earthquakes. The seismic activity is centered around Fagradalsfjall, the same area as the previous eruption. Magma is believed to be accumulating near the sites of previous eruptions. No significant structural damage has been reported so far.
A metallic object, possibly a meteorite, crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home and ricocheted across a bedroom before coming to rest on the floor. The object was about 4 inches by 6 inches and was warm to the touch when found by the homeowner's sister. Authorities tested the object for radiation and called in a geophysicist who said it appears consistent with a meteorite. The family is keeping the object in a safe location. This is a rare occurrence, especially for something this big to come through the atmosphere.