Iceland Volcano Erupts for the Sixth Time in Eight Months

Latest Eruption Follows Series of Recent Seismic Activity

Lava and Smoke Continue to Billow Out of Fissure

A volcano in southwestern Iceland has erupted for the sixth time since December 2023, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported on Thursday.

The eruption began around 1:30 p.m. local time near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The IMO said the eruption is similar to the five previous eruptions in the area since December 17, 2023.

• Lava flows are small and localized.
• There is no ash plume.
• Seismic activity in the area has decreased.

The IMO said the eruption is not expected to pose a threat to people or property.

However, the agency warned that the situation could change quickly and advised people to stay away from the area.

Scientists are monitoring the eruption closely and will provide updates as they become available.

The Reykjanes Peninsula is a seismically active area and has experienced several volcanic eruptions in recent years.

The most recent eruption before the current series began in 2021 and lasted for six months.

Volcanism is a common occurrence in Iceland, which is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a boundary between two tectonic plates.

The movement of these plates causes stress to build up in the Earth's crust, which can lead to volcanic eruptions.

Iceland is home to about 30 active volcanoes, and eruptions are a regular part of life for Icelanders.

The country has a well-developed system for monitoring volcanic activity and mitigating the risks associated with eruptions.