Volcano erupts again in Iceland near Reykjavik

Volcano erupts again in Iceland near Reykjavik

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A volcano is erupting in Iceland, which began erupting on Wednesday evening. The incident caused a lava flow and thick smoke, which led to temporary traffic restrictions.

In Iceland, a volcano near the capital Reykjavik has begun to erupt again. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

Details

According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the eruption began late Wednesday night.

The volcano spewed lava and thick smoke into the neighborhood, causing temporary traffic restrictions in some areas.

This is the tenth time in the last three years that volcanic activity in Iceland has attracted the attention of local residents and tourists.

Recall

Icelandic volcanoes are often activated by the movement of tectonic plates, making them particularly sensitive to geological changes.