Iceland: Aerial footage of lava flows after volcano erupts for first time in nearly 800 years
Telegraph, 20 Mar 2021
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A volcanic eruption began in southwestern Iceland near the capital Reykjavik on Friday following thousands of small earthquakes in the area in recent weeks, the country's meteorological office said.
The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located around 30 km (19 miles) south west of the capital.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office said all inbound and outbound flights from Keflavik airport in Reykjavik have been halted.
It is the area's first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.
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A volcanic eruption began in southwestern Iceland near the capital Reykjavik on Friday following thousands of small earthquakes in the area in recent weeks, the country's meteorological office said.
The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located around 30 km (19 miles) south west of the capital.
Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/20/iceland-volcano-erupts-near-reykjavik-air-travel-area-halted/
The Icelandic Meteorological Office said all inbound and outbound flights from Keflavik airport in Reykjavik have been halted.
It is the area's first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.
#Volcano #Iceland #Eruption
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