22 August 2024 at 23:39 New volcanic eruption in Iceland There is a new volcanic eruption in Iceland, reports the Icelandic broadcaster RUV. A state of emergency was declared in Grindavik just after 21 local time, 23 Norwegian time. The eruption has occurred in the Sundhnúka craters, roughly the same place as last time. The eruption came after a strong earthquake. The evacuation of Grindavik is almost complete, according to the fire chief there. – The outbreak is happening again on the Reykjaneshalvøya, according to Hjördís Guðmundsdóttir, director of communications in the Civil Defence. They are asking people to stay away from the area.
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