Photos show smoke and fire: another major volcanic eruption in Iceland

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The residents of the Icelandic fishing village of Grindavik cannot rest: after almost a month, the Icelandic Meteorological Service (IMO) reported another volcanic eruption north of Grindavik on Sunday morning. The ground shook increasingly during the night and the town was evacuated as a precaution around 3 a.m. (4 a.m. Swiss time), public radio reported.

According to the IMO, a new crack appeared on both sides of the protective walls, construction of which had begun in the north of the small community. Surveillance footage from the night again showed red-hot lava fountains.

Largest volcanic region in Europe

The volcanic eruption is the fifth in Iceland in two years. The last time a volcano erupted was on December 18, after weeks of earthquakes, near the fishing village southwest of the capital Reykjavik.

The 4,000 residents of Grindavik had to leave their homes weeks earlier as a precaution. After the situation calmed down, they were allowed to return to their homes for a short time. During the night, a complete evacuation of the place was ordered again at short notice.

With more than 30 active volcanic systems, Iceland is the largest and most active volcanic area in Europe. The island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean lies on the so-called Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which separates the Eurasian and North American plates. (AFP)

Source: Blick