An eruption began north of Grindavík just before 8am on SundayA second fissure opened above the town around midday on the same dayLava reached the town from the second fissure and three houses were...

An eruption began north of Grindavík just before 8am on SundayA second fissure opened above the town around midday on the same dayLava reached the town from the second fissure and three houses were...

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An eruption started between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell at 10pm on Monday. An earthquake swarm had started in the magma intrusion north of Grindavík around one hour earlier.Many experts now say the...

A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 8.23pm on Saturday. It is the fourth since December.

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The treasury will offer to buy residential property owned by the residents, and take over the mortgages on it.

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An eruption began north of Grindavík just before 8am on SundayA second fissure opened above the town around midday on the same dayLava reached the town from the second fissure and three houses were...

There has been a lot of activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which is usually a precursor to an eruption - but it now seems that NO eruption is the most likely outcome.

An eruption started between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell at 10pm on Monday. An earthquake swarm had started in the magma intrusion north of Grindavík around one hour earlier.Many experts now say the...

Here, you can follow the live broadcast of the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula using RÚV webcams.

The sixth eruption in five years on the Reykjanes Peninsula ended over the weekend.

A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 8.23pm on Saturday. It is the fourth since December.

The magma chamber under Svartsengi has reached a key point, says a geophysicist. The uncertainty is greater than before, as it is very unusual for a magma to accumulate like this at the same time as...

Here, you can follow the live broadcast of the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula using RÚV webcams.

A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 8.23pm on Saturday. It is the fourth since December.

There has been a lot of activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which is usually a precursor to an eruption - but it now seems that NO eruption is the most likely outcome.

There will be 400,000 citizens in the next few weeks, if predictions are correct. The country's population has increased rapidly in recent years, partly due to the increased number of immigrants.

An evacuation order is in force from 7pm on Monday.

Land is rising faster at Svartsengi than before the eruption on January 14. An expert at the Icelandic Met Office says that a new eruption could occur next week, with little notice.

The rate of land movement is very similar to what it was before the December 18 eruption.

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Today from RÚV English Radio, a double episode, looking at the eruption that hasn't yet happened, and a related story in simple Icelandic.

A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 8.23pm on Saturday. It is the fourth since December.

Last night, hot water pipes from Svartsengi were connected, and the flow gently restored. It is expected that hot water will reach houses in Suðurnes earlier than planned.

The quake is thought to be unrelated to any potential volcanic activity

The Blue Lagoon has announced that the popular attraction will reopen for business on Sunday. However, the Silica and Retreat hotel will stay closed until at least December 21.

The activity of the volcanic eruption has decreased during the night. A geologist at the Icelandic Met Office says that one or two craters may have been extingushed.

Today, RÚV English Radio waits with the rest of the nation for the eruption, which may come at any time - or not at all.

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Land continues to rise, as the eruption also continues, and nearby residents need to be alert to gas pollution.

A considerable amount of sulphur dioxide was measured at the Blue Lagoon. Police are investigating the situation.

Land continues to rise at Svartsengi and it is now at a similar level to what it was before the last eruption. While magma accumulation continues, there is a chance of another eruption.

The Coast Guard helicopter flew over the eruption area earlier today. Watch the video here.

The irresponsible and misleading use of footage showing previous volcanic eruptions in Iceland has hit demand for travel here. There has been no eruption at all since the recent quakes and the...

Live feeds from RÚV from the eruption.

Land continues to rise at Svartsengi, and so therefore does the possibility of another magma flow and eruption in the coming weeks.

Camera moved to observe the main vent.

The activity of the volcanic eruption at Litli-Hrútur on the Reykjanes Peninsula has decreased, but it did not lack for power last night, as these images by Ragnar Visage show.

There is an increased risk of a volcanic eruption near Grindavík according to the latest assessment of the Icelandic Meteorological Office. It is believed to be most likely in the Sundhnúks crater...

The signs are not positive that Grindavík will be a safe place to live in the coming years. Heating pipes are badly damaged, there is no cold drinking water in the town and sewage and drainage pipes...

Hot water is flowing to Suðurnes residents, but HS Veitur is asking residents to use it sparingly until pressure has fully equalised. Meanwhile cold water pipes to and from Svartsengi are also being...

Sirens will sound briefly in order to test the warning system.

The lava outside Grindavík has in some places reached more than four meters higher than the defences built against it.

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It is likely that the volume of magma under Svartsengi is now greater than it was before the flow last Saturday. Land continues to rise, and magma accumulates.

Plumbers were at work in Grindavík last night and went to check the hot water situation there. It is not considered safe to allow residents to enter the town while it is still thought as dangerous as...

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The summer saw a brief but extremely active period of volcanic activity at Reykjanes. Could we be about to see anoher?

There was no electricity for four and a half hours in Grindavík this morning. Landsnet's backup generator is being connected to the town's distribution system, and another generator is on the way.

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This is the RÚV English live blog on the eruption at Litli-Hrútur - we will update with significant news from the volcanic eruption.

After days of quakes, an eruption has begun.

Live feeds from RÚV from the eruption.