A volcano erupted in Iceland.

A volcanic eruption occurred this morning on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, the country’s weather service reported.

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“Today at 5.30 am, strong seismic activity began northeast of Mount Silingarfell. Approximately 30 minutes later, a volcanic eruption began at the site,” the service said in a statement.

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It adds that, based on photographs taken by the coast guard, the eruption is occurring in the same location where the eruption occurred on December 18, 2023.

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The crack caused by the eruption stretches three kilometers from Mount Sundnukur, the weather service said.

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Iceland is characterized by significant volcanic activity, as it is home to several mountain-volcanic systems. In 2010, the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano led to problems with air traffic over much of Western Europe.