With a population of nearly 400,000, the nation frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic events, underscoring its volatile geologic landscape.
A volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupted late Wednesday, marking the seventh eruption in the area since December. The fissure, stretching approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles), ceased expanding within three hours, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Air traffic remained unaffected, with the eruption described as smaller than the previous event in August, which saw a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) fissure. Authorities evacuated the nearby Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant and two hotels at the popular Blue Lagoon, although Grindavík town is not under threat from lava flows.
This marks the 10th eruption in the region since 2020, reflecting the area’s intense volcanic activity. Iceland, straddling the tectonic divide between North America and Europe, is one of the most seismically active countries in the world. With a population of nearly 400,000, the nation frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic events, underscoring its volatile geologic landscape.
Source : CNN
