A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula erupted for the second time in 2024 and the third time since December, sending lava up to 80 metres into the air and forcing the closure of the Blue Lagoon spa. Thermal-based water pipes south of Reykjavík were damaged, affecting the hot water supply for over 20,000 people, and the Civil Protection Agency raised the alert level to emergency status.
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This eruption follows a previous event on 14 January, which lasted approximately two days and saw evacuations and property damage on the outskirts of Grindavík fishing town.
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The eruption was located in the Reykjanes peninsula and sent lava shooting up to 80 metres (260ft) into the air.
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Thermal-based water pipes south of Reykjavík have been damaged, affecting the hot water supply for over 20,000 people.
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The lava stream is currently approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Svartsengi geothermal power plant.
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According to the Met Office, a plume of smoke has risen 2 miles into the air.
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Iceland's landscape boasts over 30 active volcanoes.
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Lava forced the closure of the Blue Lagoon luxury geothermal spa.
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The Civil Protection Agency raised the alert level to emergency status.
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