Iceland's Grindavik Volcano Erupts for Seventh Time Since December

A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland has erupted for the sixth time since December, marking a continuation of intense geological activity in the region. The eruption started on Thursday at 9:26pm GMT and has been characterized by the spewing of lava into the air, with the lava not currently flowing towards the nearby Grindavik fishing town. The total length of the fissure is approximately 3.9 kilometers, which has extended by 1.5 kilometers in about 40 minutes. Icelandic authorities have stated that the eruption does not present a threat to life and that its effects remain localized, with road closures in place. However, geophysicists have noted that if the eruption continues, Grindavik may not be in danger.