"Town Evacuated as Icelandic Volcano Erupts Again"

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"Town Evacuated as Icelandic Volcano Erupts Again"
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Lava spewed from a new volcanic fissure on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, marking the fourth eruption in the area since December. The nearby fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated, with residents receiving urgent messages to leave quickly. This comes after previous evacuations and damage caused by seismic activity and volcanic fissures in the region. Iceland, home to 33 active volcano systems, is experiencing heightened seismic activity, indicating the start of a new era of volcanic eruptions in the area.

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