New volcanic eruption in Iceland. Lava reaches the city of Grindavik

A new volcanic eruption occurred in Iceland, lava broke through the city’s defense line! A volcanic eruption occurred for the second time in a month on the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the fishing town of Grindavik. Lava moves towards the city at the foot of the volcano. Icelandic President Gudni Johannesson said there was no danger to human life due to the evacuation of the city. Many people on social media shared photos of bright orange lava flowing in the dark of night and heading towards the city. The town of Grindavik was evacuated yesterday for the second time in a month after earthquakes resumed. In recent weeks, authorities have been erecting a barrier of rocks and earth to prevent lava from entering the city. However, the latest explosion is believed to have broken through these defenses. Coast Guard aircraft discovered a breach on both sides of the defense line, and lava reached a distance of up to 450 meters from Grindavik. The lava could reach the city within hours. Th
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