Iceland volcano erupts for 2nd time this year
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- The Icelandic Meteorological Office said that lava from the volcano was flowing to the west and there was no immediate threat to Grindavik.
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A volcano in Iceland erupted on Thursday for the second time this year, pumping lava up to 80 metres (260 feet) into the air in what is the sixth outbreak on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula since 2021.(AP)
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Aerial view of the volcano erupting, north of Grindavík, Iceland. The eruption of the Sylingarfell volcano began at 6 a.m. local time on Thursday, soon after an intense burst of seismic activity. (AP)
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Live video from the area showed fountains of bright-orange molten rock erupting from fissures in the ground, creating a striking contrast against the dark night sky. (via REUTERS)
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"Warning: A volcanic eruption started north of Sylingarfell," Iceland's meteorological office said on its website. (via REUTERS)
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Intense earthquake activity began around 5:30 a.m., with the eruption beginning approximately 30 minutes later, according to reports. (AP)
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The previous eruption in the area began on January 14 and lasted for approximately two days, during which lava flows extended to the outskirts of the Grindavik fishing town. (AP)
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