In Pics | Volcano erupts in Iceland, spews lava toward fishing town
Lava explosion sets houses alight
Lava explosions and billowing smoke are seen near residential buildings in the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik after a volcanic eruption on January 14, 2024.
Seismic activity intensified overnight
Seismic activity had intensified overnight and residents of Grindavik were evacuated, Icelandic public broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption took place at 8:00 am (0800 GMT), the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said.
Iceland's fifth volcanic eruption
This is Iceland's fifth volcanic eruption in two years, the previous one occurring on December 18, 2023 in the same region southwest of the capital Reykjavik.
Flowing lava reaches fishing town
Volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland.
Volcano eruption triggers evacuation
After the seismic activity intensified overnight, the last of the town's residents were evacuated around 3:00 am, news agency AFP reported citing public broadcaster RUV.
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