Residents returned briefly to an evacuated fishing town in Iceland on Thursday for the first time since a volcanic eruption to check on their homes and collect some belongings. Scientists who flew over the area on Thursday said lava flows had continued to diminish and no volcanic activity was visible.

Residents visit evacuated Icelandic town for first time since volcanic eruption

Iceland volcano erupts near town after weeks of quake activity

The volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, which occurred on Monday (Dec 18), may signal the commencement of a prolonged period of volcanic activity spanning over a century, media reports said quoting an American volcanologist, Ben Edwards.

Iceland volcano eruption could trigger new set of 'fires' that might last for over a 100 years: Report

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The leader of Hamas visited Egypt for this first time in more than a month on Wednesday, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid what a source described as intensive talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and free more hostages.

Hamas Chief in Egypt for Gaza truce | Iceland volcano continues to erupt

A volcano erupted late on Monday (December 18) in southwest Iceland, spewing lava and smoke across a wide area after weeks of intense earthquake activity, the country's Meteorological Office said, threatening a nearby town.

Iceland Volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity

A pollution warning has been issued for Iceland’s capital Reykjavik after a volcanic eruption in Reykjanes peninsula late Monday (Dec 18), said the country’s meteorological office.

Iceland volcano: Pollution warning issued for capital Reykjavik as smoke, ash spread

Following weeks of seismic activity, the Reykjanes Peninsula volcano in Iceland erupted. Bright orange molten lava oozed out of the volcano. Over 4,000 residents evacuated from nearby towns.

Iceland volcano erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula | World News | WION

A volcano in Iceland erupted on Tuesday (Dec 19) sending molten lava in the sky. The eruption in southwest Iceland took place after the region rumbled due to earthquakes for weeks.

Iceland volcano is ejecting enough lava to fill olympic swimming pool in 20 seconds

Drone footage has captured a volcanic eruption in south western Iceland. Visuals show orange lava pouring out of the cracks.

Iceland volcano erupts in Reykjanes peninsula, weeks after multiple quakes

Smoke & ash cloud blanketed the sky in Papua New Guinea. India will provide immediate relief assistance of over $1 million to Papua New Guinea in the wake of a volcanic eruption.

India to provide relief assistance of $1mn to Papua New Guinea in wake of volcanic eruption | WION

Bodies of 11 climbers were recovered in Indonesia on Monday - a day after a volcanic eruption on the island of Sumatra. 12 other climbers are still missing and officials have temporarily halted the search operation due to safety concerns.

Indonesia: 12 climbers missing, 3 survivors rescued after volcanic eruption at Mount Marapi

Indonesia: Volcano eruption at Mount Marapi, 12 climbers missing; search operation halted | WION

During a dramatic eruption, Indonesia's Marapi volcano which is situated in West Sumatra province unleashed a plume of volcanic ash reaching a staggering 3,000 metres (9,843 ft) into the sky.

WATCH | Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, blanketing West Sumatra with layers of ash

Italy's Mount Etna has erupted, spewing hot lava into the air. Italian news agencies say the closest airport is unaffected by the volcanic activity.

Snow-capped Mount Etna spews fire

Authorities in Iceland declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country's southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. Experts believe that the recent quakes could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption.

Nearly 4000 evacuate as 800 tremors strike Iceland, probability of eruption remains high

A town has been rapidly sinking in Iceland as roads and buildings are torn apart by gaping chasms, and magma collects only a few hundred metres beneath the surface as the chances of a volcanic eruption increase.

Situation may worsen in Iceland's sinking town, lava likely to flow from fissures for weeks, warn experts

Iceland braces for volcanic eruption | Around 800 tremors strike Iceland

Iceland is preparing for a possible volcanic eruption after the nation was rattled by a series of earthquakes which has since prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.

Watch | Earthquakes in Iceland cause massive cracks on roads, smoke rises from ground

Authorities in Iceland on Friday (Nov 10) declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country's southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. Experts believe that the recent quakes could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption.

Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption, 900 tremors recorded on November 13

Iceland on edge: Seismic activity subsides, but volcanic threat looms

A report by the US Geological Survey (USGS) revealed that around 400 earthquakes have been recorded under Mount St Helens since mid-July this year. The latest quakes are the longest series of tremors since the volcano's last eruption ended in 2008.

Mount St Helens: More than 400 earthquakes recorded since mid-July. It is a threat?

Pluto used to be a planet in our solar system. It is still there where it was before, but it no longer has status of a planet. But this does not stop us from studying it of course.

Scientists have found another ice-volcano on Pluto

More than a thousand earthquakes have rocked areas around Campi Flegrei volcano in Italy recently. And this has stoked fears about the supervolcano erupting after lying dormant for nearly 500 years.

Will it, won't it? Italian town anticipates supervolcano eruption amid earthquakes

A New Zealand company managing White Island was found guilty of breaching health and safety law, four years after a volcano eruption there killed 22 people, mostly tourists.

New Zealand White Island volcano eruption: Company managing site guilty in tragedy that killed 22 

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