COPENHAGEN: A volcano in Iceland spewed smoke and lava for a second day on Thursday (May 30) but winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said. The eruption,
A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts near Grindavik, on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, May 29, 2024. COPENHAGEN: A volcano in Iceland spewed smoke and lava for a second day on Thursday but winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said., was the most powerful in the area since volcanic systems on the Reykjanes peninsula became active three years ago after lying dormant for eight centuries, according to the Icelandic Met Office.
Volcanic activity decreased late on Wednesday but remained steady through the night, the Civil Protection Agency said in a statement."Westerly winds are expected today, and gas pollution may then spread to the east over southern Iceland," the agency said. Lava on Wednesday flowed over the main road that runs towards Grindavik, and images in local media on Thursday showed it was partly covered by a large mass of dried black rock.
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