Volcano lava flows into Icelandic village, engulfing homes

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 15, 2024 9:59 am

REYKJAVIK: Lava flowing from a volcano that erupted on Sunday near the Icelandic fishing port of Grindavik has engulfed at least three homes just hours after villagers were evacuated to safety, authorities said.

It was the North Atlantic nation's fifth volcanic eruption in under three years.

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