Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground

Jul 16, 2025
BBC News
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
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Volcano Erupts in Iceland

A volcano has erupted in Iceland, spewing out streams of bright yellow and orange lava. This is one of ~12 eruptions that have occurred since volcanic systems on the Reykjanes peninsula near Reykjavik became active again in 2021. Magma breaking through the Earth's crust created a large fissure estimated to be between 0.7 and 1km (0.4 to 0.6 miles) long. Scientists have issued warnings that eruptions in this region could continue for decades or even centuries.

Original source: BBC News