Published February 08,2024
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A volcano erupted on Thursday in south-west Iceland for the second time this 12 months, public broadcaster RUV and different native media reported, making it the sixth outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021.
Livestreams from the realm confirmed fountains of bright-orange molten rock spewing from fissures within the floor.
The earlier eruption began on Jan. 14 and lasted roughly two days, with lava flows reaching the outskirts of the Grindavik fishing city, whose practically 4,000 inhabitants had been evacuated, setting some homes alight.
It was not instantly clear if Thursday’s outbreak would have an effect on Grindavik.
Icelandic authorities in November began constructing dykes that may assist divert burning lava flows away from properties and important infrastructure.
Despite downgrading the volcanic system’s menace stage, the native authorities have warned of additional eruptions as land continued to rise within the space resulting from magma accumulating underground.
Iceland, which is roughly the dimensions of the U.S. state of Kentucky, boasts greater than 30 energetic volcanoes, making the north European island a primary vacation spot for volcano tourism- a distinct segment phase that draws hundreds of thrill seekers.
Source: www.anews.com.tr