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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Icelandic Volcano Erupts Once Again As Greatest Active Period In 800 Years Continues
Caption: These images and video show a volcanic fissure in south-west Iceland that has resulted in tourists and residents being evacuated. The eruption, which began on Tuesday morning, sent fountains of lava spewing into the air, forming a dramatic 1.2km (0.75-mile) fissure in the ground. The volcano is located close to the fishing town of Grindavík and the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. While most people left the area, a small number reportedly refused to evacuate, according to local media. Grindavík’s 4,000 residents were largely evacuated in 2023 due to persistent volcanic activity. The area has experienced several eruptions since. Meteorologists reported that magma beneath the crater series extended to around 11km (6.8 miles) on Tuesday—the longest recorded since 11 November 2023. The magma corridor now reaches approximately 3km further northeast than in previous eruptions. The eruption, which began at approximately 09:45 local time (10:45 BST), followed a series of earthquakes in the Sundhnúkur crater range. The Reykjanes Peninsula has had multiple eruptions since 2021. The last prolonged period of volcanic activity in the region occurred 800 years ago and lasted for decades. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where two of the Earth’s largest tectonic plates meet. It is home to 33 active volcanic systems, making it one of the most geologically dynamic regions in the world.
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