Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time
There's been another volcanic eruption in Iceland - with lava and ash shooting up to fifty metres in the air
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A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fifth time since December.
The fissure - which is a long surface crack - is 1.5 miles (2.5km) long and opened up near to the village of Grindavik, in the south west of the country.
Most of the 40,000 people living in the area were evacuated in November, but those who chose to stay have been advised to move for their safety.
More eruptions in Iceland this year:
- Published17 March
- Published8 February
- Published15 January
On volcanoes, a fissure is a long fracture or crack at the surface from which lava erupts
Volcanic activity isn't usual in Iceland.
However, before December, volcanic eruptions hadn't been seen in this particular area for 800 years.
But, once a volcanic rift zone is active, it isn't unusual for lots of eruptions to take place one after another like this.
Officials have said that this fifth eruption may be the most vigorous in the area to date, with lava shooting 50 metres in the air.
Volcanic activity isn’t unusual in Iceland
More information on volcanoes:
- Published1 May
- Published16 April 2021
- Published29 January
