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01:30 PM
19 March 2024

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Iceland Witnesses New Volcanic Eruption

Volcano in Iceland

In Iceland, a new volcano erupted suddenly on Saturday night near Grindavík, a coastal town.

This is the fourth eruption in the same area since December, showing bright lava visible even from Reykjavík, the capital, 40 kilometers away.

The eruption, thought to be the strongest so far, happened with little prior warning, following just 40 minutes of earthquakes. Lava started moving close to barriers protecting Grindavík, which was evacuated last November, now being only 200 meters away from the lava flow.

Did you know?

Barren Island Volcano is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian Subcontinent and has erupted more than ten times since its first recorded eruption in 1787

Iceland, known for its 33 active volcanoes, is prone to such eruptions because it sits on a significant geological spot where Earth's tectonic plates meet.

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