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Iceland Volcano Erupts, Forcing Evacuations and Spewing Lava

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Iceland Volcano Erupts, Forcing Evacuations and Spewing Lava
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A massive volcanic eruption at the Sundhnúkur crater in Iceland on Wednesday spewed lava over 160 feet into the air, prompting the evacuation of the seaside town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. This is the fifth and most powerful eruption in the region since December, with lava flows reaching 164 feet high and covering a fissure around 2 miles long. Authorities warned of potential gas pollution affecting nearby areas, including Reykjavik.

Topics:worldnatural-disasters#blue-lagoon#grindavik#iceland#natural-disasters#reykjanes-peninsula#volcanic-eruption
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