Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula: Volcano Erupts, Threatening Town and Captivating with Lava Show
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A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has erupted, sending bursts of lava and plumes of smoke into the sky. The eruption followed weeks of seismic activity and prompted the evacuation of the coastal town of Grindavík in November. The eruption, located near Hagafell, poses no threat to life but the area has been closed to all traffic, with warnings for people to stay away.
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