Volcano erupts in Iceland after weeks of earthquake activity

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: For more on the story: A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on December 18, 2023, after weeks of intense earthquake activity. The volcano spewed lava and smoke across a wide area, threatening a nearby town, according to the country’s Meteorological Office. Authorities said the eruption began a few kilometres from the fishing town of Grindavik and cracks in the ground stretched toward the village located about 40km (25 miles) southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik. Authorities had evacuated the nearly 4,000 town residents and closed the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Keflavik International Airport remained open, but numerous flight delays have been reported. Source: AFP Support us: Follow us on: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Linkedin: #scmp #World #Iceland