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The magma flow began at about 6.30am local time accompanied by an intense earthquake storm similar to previous eruptions, Iceland's Met Office says.

Emergency services also evacuated the nearby Blue Lagoon luxury spa hours ahead of the eruption. A volcano has erupted near Iceland's capital, spewing lava and smoke, and triggering the evacuation of tourists and residents.

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A HUGE volcano is on the brink of erupting with locals and holidaymakers being forced to evacuate after a red alert was issued. Molten hot magma has already begun flowing from under

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On Tuesday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office announced, "Warning: An eruption has begun." Initial reports indicate that the total length of the eruptive fissure has reached approximately 1,200 meters (3,

Authorities evacuated a town and Blue Lagoon spa in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday as a volcano threatened to erupt for the eighth time