Large-scale volcanic eruption in Iceland, 4,000 people evacuated (video)

In Iceland, on the Reykjanes Peninsula, a large volcanic eruption began. The fissure is 3.5 km long, and lava flows out at a speed of 100 to 200 cubic meters per second.

The eruption began late yesterday evening, December 18, after weeks of strong earthquakes. writes Air Force. About four thousand people were evacuated from the city of Grindovik, geothermal resorts near the volcano are closed.

The region around the capital Reykjavik has experienced an increase in seismic activity since late October. At the end of autumn, Icelandic authorities began building protective walls for Grindavik, the publication notes.

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