Halldór Björnsson, head of weather and climate at the Norwegian Meteorological Agency, stated that unlike previous eruptions, the lava flow is not heading for the town of Grindavik that was largely evacuated in December when the volcano came to life after being dormant for 800 years. This indicates a localized effect of the eruption, providing relief to residents.
Magnús Tuma Gumundsson, a geophysicist, emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the eruption's future, noting, "If this continues like this, Grindavík is not in danger because of this. Of course, we don't know what will happen in the near future, but it is likely that this has reached its peak and then it will start to subside like the other eruptions."
As news of the eruption spread, hundreds of curious onlookers drove to nearby vantage points for a view of the stunning natural phenomenon that has become a key tourism attraction. Tourist Mahnoor Ali remarked, "We just thought that it was the northern lights; it's like the coolest thing I've seen in my whole life, honestly."
Friends from Malaysia and Japan expressed excitement about witnessing the eruption. Shohei Miyamito noted, "We have like a volcano as well, but we cannot see lava like this. This is amazing," showcasing the eruption's draw for international visitors.
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