Iceland's volcanic eruption could last months
Iceland's volcanic eruption could go on for months, a foreign minister warns. Local officials stress that there is no threat to life and no reports of injuries. BBC correspondent Sofia Bettiza reports.
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Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands evacuated nearby town
A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be on high alert.
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of preparation
A volcano in Iceland began erupting weeks after thousands were evacuated in anticipation of the event. So far, the lava is flowing away from the nearest town. The BBC's Nick Beake reports.
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of waiting
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Potential volcanic eruption leaves Iceland town in limbo
The Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated as earthquakes are breaking open streets and "completely damaged" some homes: "There is no one living here. From 3,800 to zero."
Icelanders await fate of their town amid volcano eruption fears
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Iceland experiences another 800 earthquakes overnight
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Iceland says likelihood of volcanic eruption is significant amid earthquakes
Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.
Iceland braces for possible volcanic eruption
Evacuations are underway in parts of Iceland after a series of earthquakes raised concerns that a volcanic eruption may be imminent. BBC correspondent Jessica Parker has more.
Icelandic town evacuated over risk of possible volcanic eruption
Grindavik was evacuated after recent seismic activity moved south toward the town, and monitoring indicated that a corridor of magma now extends under the community.
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