Iceland volcano erupts, creating miles-long fissure in earth's surface

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A volcano erupted in Iceland's most densely populated area on December 18. It is the largest eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021.

Take a look at the rivers of lava flowing out of a fissure caused by Iceland's volcano eruption

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Aerial footage of a volcano eruption in Iceland on Monday evening.
Aerial footage of a volcano eruption in Iceland on Monday evening.

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I visited Iceland's Lebowski Bar and found a must-visit spot for fans of the cult-classic movie

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A sign on a table at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Inside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.

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I live next to an Icelandic volcano that's about to blow. I wanted to be closer to nature, but not that close.

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An older couple, Sigurdur Leosson and his wife, and show smiling at the camera next to a picture of their cosy sitting room. in their home in Grindavik
Grindavik residents Sigurdur Leosson and his wife are shown on the left, next of a picture of the inside of their home, which is threatened by a pending eruption.

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Photos show giant cracks breaking open streets in a town near Iceland's volcano that could erupt within hours

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Cracks emerge on a road due to volcanic activity near a police station, in Grindavik, Iceland November 11, 2023.
Cracks emerge on a road due to volcanic activity near a police station, in Grindavik, Iceland November 11, 2023.

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A volcano could erupt in Iceland within hours. Experts say you shouldn't cancel your flights — yet

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Blue Lagoon in Grindavik, Iceland

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Iceland issues state of emergency and closes world-famous Blue Lagoon over fears of a volcanic eruption

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The vast majority of tourists visiting Iceland pass through the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon. The site has become a major tourist attraction for the country. The volcanic eruption threatens the continuity of this beautiful place.
The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's top touristic attractions, has been shut due to the high risk of a volcanic eruption in the area.

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B-2 stealth bombers are in Iceland on their first deployment since a fiery mishap grounded the whole fleet

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B-2 stealth bomber Keflavik Iceland
A B-2 lands in Keflavik, Iceland for a Bomber Task Force Europe operation on August 13.

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The US Navy is putting its submarines on rare public display in a message to Russia's growing undersea force

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Navy submarine USS San Juan in Iceland
USS San Juan off the coast of Iceland on April 26.

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