🔥 Iceland's volcanoes are at it again! Lava has been flowing near the town of Grindavik, but guess what? The town's defenses are holding strong! 💪
For the fourth time in three months, the volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula erupted late Saturday, lighting up the night sky with fiery orange lava. 🌋 The fissure opened is about 3 kilometers long between Stóra-Skógfell and Hagafell mountains. That's like the length of 30 football fields! 🏈
The lava is moving south and southeast at about 1 km/h and might even reach the ocean! 🌊 But don't worry, defensive barriers are in place to protect the main road along the peninsula's southern coast.
When the eruption began, hundreds of visitors at the famous Blue Lagoon thermal spa had to evacuate. 🏊♂️ But safety first, right?
Flights at Keflavik airport are all good—no disruptions there! ✈️
Grindavik, a coastal town about 50 km from Reykjavik, has been on high alert. They've dealt with eruptions in December, January, and February already! Talk about a hot spot! 🔥 The town was evacuated during the initial eruptions, and while some buildings were lost, the community's spirit remains unshaken.
Did you know Iceland sits on a volcanic hot spot in the North Atlantic? That means eruptions are kind of their thing. Even so, the recent activity is waking up the Svartsengi volcanic system after nearly 800 years of quiet! 😲
While there's been property damage, there have been no confirmed deaths. However, a workman is missing after falling into a fissure—sending our thoughts to his loved ones. ❤️
Icelanders are pros at handling these fiery events, and life goes on! So, if you're planning a trip, keep an eye on updates but don't let the lava stop you from exploring this amazing country! 🇮🇸
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Iceland's latest volcanic eruption is weakening, defenses are holding
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