New Volcanic Eruption Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula

A new eruption is beginning north of the town of Grindavik in southwestern Iceland, on January 15, 2024. Residents are evacuating due to increased seismic activity around 03:00 GMT on this Sunday morning. The alert level is being raised to 'emergency', indicating a potential threat to people, communities, property, or the environment. The scene is marked by a lava field and smoke.