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🌋 Breaking News: Volcanic Eruption in Iceland 🌋

🔥 Litli-Hrútur Fissure Erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula 🔥

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Mon 10 Jul 2023 a volcanic eruption occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. The eruption took place at a fissure called Litli-Hrútur, which is approximately 200 meters long. Plumes of magma can be seen rising from the fissure. Fortunately, no ash has been detected so far, which means there is no impact on air traffic at the moment.

Isavia, the information officer, mentioned that people are gathering to assess the situation and review the contingency plan. Scientists from the Icelandic Met Office are present in the area to observe the eruption. The eruption began around 16:40, as announced on the Icelandic Met Office's Facebook page.

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Uploaded on July 11, 2023