Volcano Eruption in Iceland

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A volcano erupted in Iceland, spewing lava and smoke, prompting evacuations but not affecting air traffic. This is the 11th eruption since 2021 in the region. The eruptions are fissure eruptions, and experts predict they could continue for decades.

Key Points

  • 11th eruption in Iceland since 2021
  • Fissure eruptions with lava flowing from cracks in the earth's crust
  • No significant ash dispersal into the stratosphere
  • Eruptions could continue for decades or centuries