Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke
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A volcano in southwestern Iceland began erupting on Tuesday, prompting the closure of the popular Blue Lagoon tourist destination and threatening the town of Grindavik, about 25 miles southwest of th...
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Iceland is home to 33 active volcanic systems, more than any other European country.
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Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said “episode 16” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:57 p.m. on Monday, with lava overflowing from the north vent.
Geologists say Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shot lava as high as 1,000 feet into the air during its most recent eruptive episode.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported today that the “high fountain phase” of episode 16 of the ongoing Kilauea eruption begun at 10:24 a.m.
Kilauea volcano's eruption intensifies, with lava fountains peaking at 1,000 feet and concerns over air quality rising.
One of the world’s most active volcanos, Hawaii’s Kilauea, erupted Monday, marking episode 16 of the eruption since late December.