A New Volcanic Eruption has Begun in Iceland; 1,100 Meter Long Lava Fissure

  

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A new volcanic eruption just began in Iceland northeast of a vent which is known as "Litli Hrútur". The erupting fissure soon expanded to encompass a length of 1100 meters, and magma output likely reached around 60 cubic meters per second. Thus, the likely peak of Fagradsfjall's eruption is ongoing, being approximately 6 times more intense than its 2021 eruption. This video discusses what might happen next, and where the eruption is located. A very special thanks to: Sindri B., who granted this channel permission to use their wonderful footage of Fagradsfjall's latest eruption!

Volcanic eruption 20 miles from Iceland's main airport prompts warning of 'life-threatening toxic gas pollution'

• Volcano, located on Mount Fagradalsfjall in Iceland, began erupting on Monday
• Residents have been told to keep windows closed to due risk of deadly toxic gas 

By RACHAEL BUNYAN 

PUBLISHED: 04:50 EDT, 11 July 2023 | UPDATED: 08:49 EDT, 11 July 2023

A volcanic eruption that has seen lava snaking its way down the side of a mountain in Iceland - just 20 miles from the country's main airport - has today prompted warnings that it is spewing out 'life-threatening toxic gas pollution'.

The volcano, which is located on Mount Fagradalsfjall, began erupting on Monday following heightened seismic activity in the area. 

Dramatic video shows the volcano spewing out a continuous stream of bubbling lava that began snaking its way down the mountain, some 20 miles southeast of the international Keflavik airport. 

Residents in the nearby Reykjanes peninsula have been confined to their homes and encouraged to sleep with their windows closed and ventilation switched off due to the risk of deadly toxic gas emerging from the volcano. 

Icelandic police have also restricted access to the volcano, located 20 miles from the capital Reykjavik, due to the risks posed by the 'life-threatening toxic gas' and urged any hikers in the area to turn back. . ."

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