Iceland Volcano Eruption

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time in three months, sending lava into the sky. Hundreds were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon thermal spa. No flight disruptions were reported at the main airport. The eruption site is near Grindavik, a coastal town that was previously evacuated after a series of earthquakes.

Key Points

  • The eruption is the fourth in three months.
  • The eruption site is near Grindavik, a coastal town.
  • No confirmed deaths have been reported.

Pros

  • Iceland is experienced in handling volcanic eruptions.
  • No flight disruptions were reported at the main airport.
  • No confirmed deaths have been reported from recent eruptions.

Cons

  • Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon thermal spa.
  • A workman was reported missing after falling into a fissure opened by the volcano.