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Live: Volcano erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest Iceland
Live: Volcano erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest Iceland

A volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, near the capital Reykjavik, following intense seismic activity in the area, the country's Meteorological Office said on Monday. Local authorities have warned tourists and other spectators to stay away from the erupting volcano that is spewing lava and noxious gases from a fissure.

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Live: Volcano erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest Iceland

A volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, near the capital Reykjavik, following intense seismic activity in the area, the country's Meteorological Office said on Monday. Local authorities have warned tourists and other spectators to stay away from the erupting volcano that is spewing lava and noxious gases from a fissure.