Iceland Volcano Eruption: Devastating Lava Destroys Homes and Prompts Evacuations

A volcano eruption in Iceland has led to the evacuation of the fishing town of Grindavik, with molten lava consuming homes and causing significant damage. President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson described the situation as a "daunting period of upheaval," as the long-dormant volcanic system on the Reykjanes peninsula awakened for the second time in less than a month. While no fatalities have been reported, a workman is missing after reportedly falling into a crack opened by the volcano. Emergency workers have been building defensive walls to contain the lava flow, and operations at Keflavík Airport are continuing as normal.