Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: Evacuation Continues in Grindavik As Volcano Erupts in Sundhnuks Crater Series, Pictures and Videos Show Molten Lava Erupting

A volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula triggered evacuations, local media reported. Grindavik town and the Blue Lagoon resort have been fully evacuated due to the eruption in the Sundhnuks crater series, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the Icelandic radio RUV.

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Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: Evacuation Continues in Grindavik As Volcano Erupts in Sundhnuks Crater Series, Pictures and Videos Show Molten Lava Erupting
Iceland's Volcano Erupts Again in Grindavik (Photo Credits: X/ @MrG4all)

Helsinki, November 21: A volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula triggered evacuations, local media reported. Grindavik town and the Blue Lagoon resort have been fully evacuated due to the eruption in the Sundhnuks crater series, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the Icelandic radio RUV.

Benedikt Ofeigsson, head of deformation at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said the eruption appears to be much smaller than the one in August. It is the seventh volcanic eruption on the peninsula this year. Volcano Eruption in Iceland: Evacuation Underway in Grindavik As Volcano Erupts for 7th Time This Year (See Pics and Videos).

Iceland's Volcano Erupts

According to RUV, Keflavik Airport was unaffected, and flights remained on schedule Thursday morning.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 21, 2024 06:38 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: Evacuation Continues in Grindavik As Volcano Erupts in Sundhnuks Crater Series, Pictures and Videos Show Molten Lava Erupting
Iceland's Volcano Erupts Again in Grindavik (Photo Credits: X/ @MrG4all)

Helsinki, November 21: A volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula triggered evacuations, local media reported. Grindavik town and the Blue Lagoon resort have been fully evacuated due to the eruption in the Sundhnuks crater series, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the Icelandic radio RUV.

Benedikt Ofeigsson, head of deformation at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said the eruption appears to be much smaller than the one in August. It is the seventh volcanic eruption on the peninsula this year. Volcano Eruption in Iceland: Evacuation Underway in Grindavik As Volcano Erupts for 7th Time This Year (See Pics and Videos).

Iceland's Volcano Erupts

According to RUV, Keflavik Airport was unaffected, and flights remained on schedule Thursday morning.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 21, 2024 06:38 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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