In southwest Iceland, where another volcanic eruption has occurred, fountains of lava and smoke are pouring out of fissures in the ground. According to the country's authorities, the lava flowed to the surface and reached the town of Grindavik. At least one house was burnt. Iceland's president called on citizens to remain calm and assured them that they are safe.
“no one Life is not in dangerHowever, the infrastructure can be destroyed,” Icelandic President Gudni Johannesson wrote on social network X. He also noted that the volcano does not interfere with aircraft schedules.
The eruption began after midnight on Sunday. Just a few hours earlier, authorities had evacuated all residents of nearby Grindavik. On Sunday, one of Iceland's most popular attractions – the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa – was closed once again. This is the second volcanic eruption on the Reykjavík peninsula in less than a month and the fifth since 2021.
In recent weeks, authorities have erected barriers of earth and rock to protect Grindavik from the lava flow. However, the barriers were overcome. According to local media reports, at least one house was burned.
Iceland. Second volcanic eruption in a month
The previous eruption in the Schwarzenegger volcanic system began on December 18, but the volcano has been active for years. For this reason in November About 4,000 residents of Grindavik were evacuated. About 100 people have returned to the city in recent weeks. Population on Saturday They were ordered to evacuate again.
Several volcanic eruptions have occurred in the Reykjanes area, but mostly in uninhabited areas. In March 2021, a spectacular eruption occurred in the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system.
Lava then erupted from a fissure about 700 m long. Volcanic activity remained at an elevated level for the next 6 months, attracting many tourists. Further eruptions occurred in 2022 and in July 2023.
Source: Reuters
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