"Iceland's Volcanic Fury Subsides: Assessing the Aftermath"

Lava flows from a volcanic eruption in south-west Iceland have slowed down after destroying several homes in the town of Grindavik, prompting the evacuation of the local population. The situation near Grindavik has eased, with micro-earthquakes decreasing in number and intensity. While residents have been left shaken by the eruption, there has been no disruption to flights, and officials say there is no danger to the rest of Iceland. The eruption is the fifth to have taken place along the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, and experts suggest that the area could be entering a period of frequent eruptions known as the New Reykjanes Fires.