Volcano Erupts in Iceland, Forcing Evacuations

🌋A volcano near Reykjavik, Iceland has erupted for the fourth time since December, leading to evacuations and the closure of the Blue Lagoon.

🔥Lava is spewing into the night sky, creating a bright red glow and fountains of molten rock.

🏔️The eruption has caused a fisher in the Earth that is almost 2 miles long, resulting in nearby residents being forced to leave their homes.

🚁Choppers are being sent to survey the extent of the damage caused by the eruption.

🌊This eruption is believed to be the largest of the recent eruptions, causing significant impact and awe-inspiring visuals.

How many times has the volcano erupted since December?

—The volcano has erupted four times since December.

What is the length of the fisher caused by the eruption?

—The fisher caused by the eruption is almost 2 miles long.

What tourist destination has closed due to the eruption?

—The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and tourist destination has closed.

What are choppers being sent for?

—Choppers are being sent to survey the extent of the damage caused by the eruption.

Is this eruption the largest of the recent eruptions?

—Yes, this eruption is believed to be the largest of the recent eruptions.

00:00A volcano near Iceland's capital city of Reykjavik has erupted, leading to evacuations.

00:13Lava is spewing into the night sky, creating a bright red glow and fountains of molten rock.

00:18The eruption has caused a fisher in the Earth that is almost 2 miles long, resulting in nearby residents being forced to leave their homes.

00:26The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and tourist destination has closed due to the eruption.

00:33Choppers are being sent to survey the extent of the damage caused by the eruption.

00:41The previous eruption on February 8th resulted in a river of lava engulfing a pipeline, cutting off heat and hot water to thousands of people.

00:55This eruption is believed to be the largest of the recent eruptions, causing significant impact and awe-inspiring visuals.

01:12Choppers are now headed to survey the extent of the damage caused by the eruption.