Volcano erupt on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula

A volcano has erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula

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It is the fourth eruption in the area

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since 2021 and the largest one yet.

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The eruption is not posing a threat to lives

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but the nearby town has been evacuated as a precaution

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The area around the volcano is closed to the public.

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Flights to and from Iceland are not affected by the eruption

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The eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula began at around 10 p.m. local time, following an earthquake

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