Iceland’s volcano erupts near capital Reykjavik, residents turn up to watch | TOI Original

Residents of Iceland gathered to watch a volcanic eruption near the capital, accompanied by a breathtaking spectacle of lava and plumes of smoke. The event comes a week after thousands of small earthquakes were recorded in the region. Remarkably, this is the third eruption in the area in just two years. Prior to the 2021 eruption, the region experienced a dormant period of eight centuries. However, volcanologists expect that the current spike in volcanic activity could last for several years, indicating a new cycle of increased volcanic phenomena. The eruption is a captivating reminder of Iceland’s dynamic geology.