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In southwestern Iceland, a volcano has erupted once again, prompting an evacuation of a nearby fishing village. Despite subsiding by late afternoon, the volcano remains active. The community of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon spa were cleared due to an imminent eruption warning.

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A volcanic magma eruption began near Iceland's capital on Tuesday, the country's meteorological office said, the latest in a series of outbreaks in the area in recent years. "A magma eruption has begun," the meteorological office said in a statement.

Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula

The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.

Icelandic Met Office says volcano is erupting in southwestern part of the country. Over the weekend, a mysterious black ring appeared floating above the city of Seattle, sparking widespread confusion and speculation among locals online.

Tourists and residents have been evacuated as a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland, threatening a town and popular attraction. The volcano has been spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red since the eruption began in the morning,

Iceland is no stranger to volcanic activity and experiences an average volcanic event every five years,” Iceland's Civil Protection and Emergency Management shares on its website. “Icelandic authorities and the public are highly prepared for such events,

Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.