6th volcanic eruption since December in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula forces evacuations.

6th volcanic eruption since December in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, home to 30,000 residents, has forced evacuations. The peninsula has seen 9 eruptions since 2021, following 800-year dormancy. Fissure eruptions typically do not disrupt air traffic. Authorities have constructed barriers to redirect lava flows away from critical infrastructure, including Svartsengi geothermal power plant, Blue Lagoon spa, and Grindavik town.

August 22, 2024
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