1 / 5A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the second time in less than a month on January 14, unleashing semi-molten rock toward the nearby settlement. The recent eruption, following a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, prompted the evacuation of the community overnight, as reported by Iceland's RUV television. (Image: AP)
2 / 5Lava, now flowing a few hundred meters north of Grindavik, is extending 400 to 500 meters, according to Kristín Jónsdóttir from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, as conveyed to RUV television. On Saturday, the National Commissioner of Police in Iceland mandated the evacuation of residents in the fishing town of Grindavík, which had already undergone evacuation in November. (Image: AP)
3 / 5The evacuation order came in response to the opening of volcanic fissures on roads in the area, compelling residents to leave by Monday night. Following the eruption, authorities raised the alert level, with the Icelandic Coast Guard deploying a helicopter to monitor the evolving situation. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 5Situated approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city, on the Reykjanes peninsula, Grindavík had witnessed a prior evacuation due to weeks of seismic activity. (Image: AP)
5 / 5The earlier seismic unrest had culminated in a dramatic volcanic eruption characterised by bursts of lava and towering plumes of smoke that permeated the sky. The recurrence of evacuation orders highlights the ongoing challenges faced by communities in regions prone to volcanic activity. As authorities work to safeguard the well-being of residents, the unpredictable nature of geological events underscores the need for continuous monitoring and a proactive approach to mitigate potential risks. (Image: Reuters)
