A volcano dormant for about 6,000 years blew up not very far from Reykjavik, Iceland. Though it was a small eruption and currently is not a threat to the neighbouring towns, but the citizens are advised to be careful. The volcano was spewing out flames (about as high as 110 yards) and lava which was considered to be about 1,600 feet long. The glow could be seen from Reykjavik which is 20 miles away from the volcano.
A new video of the eruption at Geldingardalur valley in Reykjanes peninsula. Taken from the Coast Guard helicopter. #Reykjanes #Eruption #Fagradalsfjall pic.twitter.com/B862heMzQL
— Veðurstofa Íslands / Icelandic Met Office (@Vedurstofan) March 19, 2021
By God’s grace, the volcano eruption took place in an isolated valley. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir tweeted, “A volcanic eruption has begun in Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula. We are monitoring the situation closely and as of now, it is not considered a threat to surrounding towns. We ask people to keep away from the immediate area and stay safe.”
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