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Volcanic eruption in Iceland

AFP

A volcanic eruption started on 10 July, 2023 around 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik, the country's meteorological office said, marking the third time in two years that lava has gushed out in the area.

People watch flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland on 10 July, 2023.
People watch flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland on 10 July, 2023.
People watch flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland on 10 July, 2023.
The eruption is taking place in a small depression just north of Litli Hrutur, from which smoke is escaping in a north-westerly direction
People watch flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland on 10 July, 2023
People watch flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland on 10 July, 2023
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