Iceland on High Alert as Volcanic Activity Intensifies

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Iceland on High Alert as Volcanic Activity Intensifies
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Officials in Iceland are warning of a "high" possibility of a volcanic eruption as hundreds of earthquakes continue to be recorded in the region. The town of Grindavík has been evacuated due to the volcanic activity, and sulphur dioxide gas has been detected in the air, indicating possible imminent volcanic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office states that the probability of an eruption is still considered high, with the most likely location being the magma dyke. The exact location and timing of a potential eruption remain uncertain.

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