Iceland Volcano Erupts Again on Reykjanes Peninsula

A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland erupted for the sixth time since December, with a new fissure releasing lava and prompting localized road closures but no immediate threat to the nearby town of Grindavik. Authorities have been monitoring the situation following a series of strong earthquakes leading up to the eruption, which began Thursday evening. Halldór Björnsson from the Norwegian Meteorological Agency indicated that the lava flow is not directed towards Grindavik, where most residents had previously evacuated. While a state of emergency has been declared and some homes were evacuated, air travel remains unaffected, with flights to and from Iceland operating normally. Experts believe that the current eruption may have peaked and could soon subside, similar to previous activity in the region, which had been dormant for 800 years until recently. The situation continues to be closely monitored by local authorities and the Icelandic Meteorological Office.