Residents of Grindavick, Iceland, are preparing for a potential volcanic eruption as scientists observe changes indicating magma moving closer to the surface. The greatest area of magma upwelling is located northeast of Grindavík. This eruption could end the wildfire season in California but may also disrupt pre-Thanksgiving travel.
Residents of Grindavick , Iceland , are preparing for a potential volcanic eruption as scientists observe changes indicating magma moving closer to the surface. The greatest area of magma upwelling is located northeast of Grindavík.
This eruption could end the wildfire season in California but may also disrupt pre-Thanksgiving travel.
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