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Many people gathered on Wednesday (3) to watch the eruption of a volcano near the capital IcelandReykjavik.
Videos posted on social media show people taking pictures and filming the “scene” as the Vagradalsville volcano spews lava upwards. (see video above)
The eruption began after increased seismic activity in the area, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO). The volcano is located only 15 km from the country’s international airport.
Mount Fagradalsfjall belongs to the Krysuvik volcanic system of the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland. Iceland has 32 volcanic systems considered active, the most active in all of Europe.
Located between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, Iceland frequently experiences earthquakes and has high volcanic activity as the two plates move in opposite directions.
People watching the volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland – Photo: Instagram/@alberttourguideiceland via Reuters
People watching the volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland – Photo: Instagram/@alberttourguideiceland via Reuters
Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in Iceland – Photo: Instagram / @thorkjartans via Reuters
A mountain volcano erupts near the capital of Iceland
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