Iceland on High Alert as Volcano Threatens Eruption

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The town of Grindavik in southwestern Iceland has been evacuated and an aviation alert has been raised as concerns grow over a potential volcanic eruption. Recent seismic activity and monitoring indicate that a corridor of magma now extends under the community. The exact location and likelihood of an eruption are still uncertain. Volcanic eruptions pose a significant risk to aviation due to the potential for abrasive ash to damage aircraft. The region has experienced hundreds of small earthquakes daily for over two weeks, and the magma corridor is spreading towards the sea.
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