A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday evening, marking the sixth eruption in the region since December. The eruption, which occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula, resulted in the spewing of red lava through a new fissure at the Sundhnúkur crater. The event was preceded by a series of strong earthquakes, with a 4-kilometer fissure opening up shortly after 9 p.m.
Authorities in Iceland have reported that the effects of the eruption are currently localized, leading to road closures but not posing a threat to the population. Unlike previous eruptions, the lava flow from this event is not heading towards the town of Grindavik, which was evacuated in December when the volcano became active after 800 years of dormancy.
