A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland, leading to the evacuation of the Grindavik community and the popular Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption began early on Tuesday, following a significant earthquake swarm, signaling growing volcanic activity after centuries of dormancy. The fissure emitting flames and smoke has reached about 500 meters long and is reportedly growing. This latest eruption adds to Iceland's ongoing battle with its volcanic landscape, which sits above a volcanic hot spot, reminiscent of the major disruption caused by the 2010 Eyjafjallajokull eruption.
A volcano erupted in southwestern Iceland, prompting the evacuation of nearby Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon spa, just hours before the eruption began.
The fissure opened near Grindavik, with molten rock visible and authorities stating that the fissure could continue to grow southward.
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