New Volcanic Eruption Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula

Helicopter flying over area with houses in background in Iceland, on January 15, 2024. On Sunday morning, a new eruption began north of Grindavik in southwestern Iceland, prompting residents to evacuate due to increased seismic activity around 03:00 GMT. The alert level has been raised to ''emergency,'' indicating a potential threat to people, communities, property, or the environment.