21.11.2024 11:51
A volcano in Iceland has erupted again: The volcano near the capital Reykjavik erupted for the seventh time in a year. During the eruption, which created a fissure approximately 3 kilometers long, lava shot into the sky, prompting the evacuation of 50 homes and the famous Blue Lagoon resort in the area. Frequent eruptions in Iceland, located between tectonic plates, are forcing the local population to migrate and damaging infrastructure.
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The volcano near the capital of Iceland has erupted for the seventh time in the past year. The explosion, which suddenly began around 11:00 PM last night, was captured with a wall of magma illuminating the sky.
Located 20 miles southwest of Reykjavik, the volcano has erupted for the seventh time since December and for the tenth time in the last three years. As a result of the eruption, a fissure approximately 2.8 kilometers long formed, with lava and smoke rising into the sky.
Following the warning from the Civil Defense Agency, about 50 homes were evacuated, and guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort were also evacuated. The recurring volcanic eruptions near the town of Grindavik, which has a population of 3,800, have caused damage to infrastructure and buildings, forcing many residents to relocate.
Geophysics Professor Magns Tumi Gumundsson, who conducted flights over the area with the Civil Defense Agency, stated, "This eruption is a bit smaller than the one in May and the last eruption. Grindavik is not in danger at the moment, and further growth of the fissure is not expected, but nothing is certain."
With a population of approximately 400,000, Iceland is located on the fault line between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Therefore, it is a seismic center with hot springs and dozens of volcanoes.
Grindavik Mayor Fannar Jónasson noted that the eruption occurred at an unexpected time, saying, "We have seen how unpredictable nature can be." It was reported that the lava is moving westward, but its speed is still unknown.
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