Volcano Erupts In Iceland, Coast Guard Sent In To Assess Situation

The eruption began north of the fishing town of Grindavik but it was still not clear exactly where the lava was emerging from.

A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Sunday, the country's meteorological office said, making it the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021.

A coast guard helicopter has been sent to assess the situation and the exact location, the Civil Protection agency said.

The eruption began north of the fishing town of Grindavik but it was still not clear exactly where the lava was emerging from or in which direction it was flowing, said broadcaster RUV.