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"Curtain of fire": Iceland volcano erupts, spewing fountains of lava into air [View all]
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https://globalnews.ca/news/10531444/iceland-volcano-eruption/
Volcano erupts in Iceland, prompts Blue Lagoon evacuation
By Staff The Associated Press
Posted May 29, 2024 10:29 am
1 min read
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature’s power, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
The eruption began in the early afternoon following a series of earthquakes north of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was also evacuated.
The Met Office said lava was shooting about 50 meters (165 feet) into the sky from a fissure about 1 kilometer (1,100 yards) long.
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By Staff The Associated Press
Posted May 29, 2024 10:29 am
1 min read
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature’s power, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
The eruption began in the early afternoon following a series of earthquakes north of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was also evacuated.
The Met Office said lava was shooting about 50 meters (165 feet) into the sky from a fissure about 1 kilometer (1,100 yards) long.
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