Volcano in Iceland Erupts for 5th Time Since December

Published on May 29, 2024

COPENHAGEN—A volcano in southwestern Iceland sent glowing hot lava shooting 50 meters into the air on Wednesday, its fifth eruption since December, shortly after an eight-week long eruption on the same Reykjanes peninsula came to an end. Authorities had warned of the risk of renewed volcanic activity in the area just south of the capital Reykjavik as studies showed magma accumulated underground. “The lava fountains reach 50 metres (164 feet) high and the length of the fissure seems to be around 2.5 km and growing, Iceland’s Met Office said in a statement. Flights continued as usual at Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, according to the airport’s website....

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