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Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground

Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground

Summary

A volcano erupted in Iceland, releasing streams of lava. The Reykjanes peninsula, near Reykjavik, has experienced about 12 eruptions since becoming active again in 2021. Magma created a large crack in the earth that is up to 1 kilometer long.

Key Facts

  • A volcano erupted in Iceland, sending lava into the air.
  • The eruption happened on the Reykjanes peninsula, near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik.
  • Since 2021, the Reykjanes area has had about 12 volcanic eruptions.
  • Lava flowed from a large crack in the ground, which is up to 1 kilometer long.
  • Scientists say these eruptions in Iceland could keep happening for many years.
  • Magma, or molten rock, comes from beneath the Earth's surface during eruptions.
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