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Iceland volcano erupts once more, sparing Grindavik town for the time being

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday evening, marking the sixth eruption since December. The eruption took place on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with red lava flowing through a new fissure that appeared on the Sundhnúkur crater, spanning 4 kilometers (2.4 miles). The event followed a series of strong earthquakes in the area, according to Icelandic authorities, resulting in localized effects and road closures but posing no threat to the population.

Halldór Björnsson, the head of weather and climate at the Norwegian Meteorological Agency, stated to Icelandic news portal Vísir that unlike previous eruptions, the current lava flow is not heading towards Grindavik, a town that was evacuated in December due to volcanic activity following an 800-year dormancy. Geophysicist Magnús Tuma Guðmundsson observed the eruption from above, expressing optimism that Grindavík is not currently at risk, noting that the eruption is expected to peak and subside similar to previous incidents.

During this eruption, there are no anticipated disruptions to air travel in the region.

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