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A volcano erupted Thursday in southwestern Iceland , the sixth eruption since late last year, Iceland ic officials said, as a nearby town—which has largely remained largely empty since earlier eruptions—and a world-renowned geothermal spa were evacuated once again.Friday a fissure nearly 2.5 miles long was spewing lava on the Reykjanes Peninsula near the fishing town of Grindavik, though officials noted lava flow would likely not affect the town.
Lava flow has “decreased somewhat” since peaking on Thursday and seismic activity has “decreased rapidly” since a second fissure opened, according to the agency, adding gas pollution is headed toward the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.the eruption’s impact is “limited” to an area near the eruption site and “does not present a threat to life” as Grindavik—a town of about 4,000 people—was evacuated, and international and domestic flights will likely not be disrupted.
Vidir Reynisson, Iceland’s director of civil protection, said the volcano does not pose an immediate threat to infrastructure, though officials were still assessing possible damages, according toWe’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign upFriday it had evacuated and would temporarily close.
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