Volcano erupts in Iceland
Grindavik is located southwest of Reykjavik on the Reykjanes peninsula. There had been a series of earthquakes in the region in November, which is why a volcanic eruption was expected. The authorities declared a state of emergency and evacuated the town of Grindavik, which has a population of 4,000. Since then, residents have only been allowed to return to their homes at certain times.
According to the weather service, earthquakes were recorded again on Monday evening before the volcano erupted at 10.17 p.m. local time. Head of government Katrin Jakobsdottir said her thoughts were with the people of the area. "We hope for the best, but it is clear that this is a significant eruption."
A temporary red alert was issued for aviation, but this was then downgraded to orange. Airport operator Isavia stated on its website that there were currently no disruptions to take-offs and landings at Keflavik International Airport.
The current volcanic eruption is the fourth in Iceland in two years. With more than 30 active volcanic systems, Iceland is the largest and most active volcanic region in Europe. The island state lies on the so-called Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which separates the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
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- The town of Grindavik, located in the southwest of Reykjavik on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, was evacuated due to the expected volcanic eruption following a series of earthquakes in November.
- The current volcanic eruption in Iceland, which occurred at 10.17 p.m. local time after earthquakes were recorded on Monday evening, is the fourth in the island nation in the past two years.
- For aviation, a temporary red alert was issued due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, but it was later downgraded to orange, with no disruptions reported at Keflavik International Airport.
- Grindavik, which has a population of 4,000 and is located "in" the Reykjanes peninsula, is one of the places affected by the recent volcanic activity and subsequent earthquakes in Iceland.
Source: www.stern.de
