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In Iceland, protective structures restrain lava flows and protect the city of Grindavik from eruption

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On the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, during the fourth volcanic eruption in the last 3 months, lava reached the protective ramparts. This was reported by UNN with reference to Euronews.

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The protective berms should prevent the lava from spreading to the Blue Lagoon tourist area and the nearby Svartsengi power plant, which has already been evacuated due to safety concerns and heavy pollution.

So far, the protective walls are holding. Scientists predict that the eruption - the strongest in the region so far - will weaken and may die down in the near future.

Recall

The volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Saturday for the fourth time in three months. Lava flowed from a 3 kilometer-long fissure toward Grindavik, a coastal city of 3,800 people. Residents had to be evacuated .

Виверження вулкана в Ісландії: лава розірвала трубопровід для опалення і гарячої води09.02.24, 04:18

Anastasia Ryabokon

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