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<\/figure>Iceland \u2014 which sits on a tectonic plate boundary that continually splits apart, pushing North America and Eurasia away from each other along the line of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge \u2014 is home to 32 active volcanoes. REYKJAVIK, Iceland \u2014 <\/strong>A volcanic eruption lit up the sky over Iceland Monday night, creating a 2.5 mile fissure that has sent a river of lava flowing toward surrounding towns and thrown molten rock 300 feet into the air. The eruption took place in the southwest of the island, near to the Keflavik International Airport, the capital city of Reykjavik and country’s famous thermal springs. “If everything is normal, this will subside in the afternoon tomorrow, the crack will begin to retreat into craters. The eruption could last a week to 10 days,” \u00c1rmann H\u00f6skuldsson, a volcanologist, told RUV, Iceland’s public broadcaster, Monday night. The folks referenced in these news stories tend to have very cool professional titles and work photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00deorvaldur \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arson<\/strong>, volcanologist and professor in Volcanology and Petrology at the University of Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00c1rmann H\u00f6skuldsson<\/strong>, volcanologist and research professor at the University of Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bj\u00f6rn Oddsson<\/strong>, geologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n Einar Sveinbj\u00f6rnsson,<\/strong> meteorologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freysteinn Sigmundsson,<\/strong> geophysicist<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lov\u00edsa Mj\u00f6ll Gu\u00f0mundsd\u00f3ttir,<\/strong> natural hazard expert<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fannar J\u00f3nasson,<\/strong> mayor of Grindav\u00edk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grindav\u00edk is a fishing town on the Southern Peninsula of Iceland, not far from \u00deorbj\u00f6rn, a tuya (a type of flat-topped, steep-sided volcano).<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is one of the few towns with a harbour on this coast. Most of the inhabitants work in the fishing industry. The Blue Lagoon, Grindav\u00edk’s premiere attraction, is located 5 kilometres (3 mi) from the town centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In November 2023, in the midst of escalating and severe seismic activity, a state of emergency was declared and the town evacuated.[2] On 18 December 2023, at around 10 p.m. local time (GMT), the Sundhn\u00fakag\u00edgar\u00f6\u00f0in volcano erupted. The eruption is likely close to Hagafell, about 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Grindav\u00edk.[3] A risk is also posed to Svartsengi Power Station. Fountains of lava, up to 100 metres (330 ft) high, can be seen from Iceland’s capital, Reykjav\u00edk. Authorities said they were highly prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Landn\u00e1ma or The Book of Settlements mentions that around 934, two Viking settlers, Molda-Gn\u00fapur Hr\u00f3lfsson and \u00de\u00f3rir Haustmyrkur V\u00edgbj\u00f3\u00f0sson, arrived in the Reykjanes area. \u00de\u00f3rir settled in Selvogur and Kr\u00edsuv\u00edk and Molda-Gn\u00fapur in Grindav\u00edk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The town has been an important fishing station since medieval times. In the 13th century its fishing rights were owned by the Bishop of Sk\u00e1lholt, who took payment in stacks of salted cod<\/strong><\/em>. It was the scene of fierce disputes between English fishermen and German merchants in the 16th century, leading to 280 Germans storming the ship of John Breye (also known as John the Broad) in 1532 and killing 15 people, including John. The English were subsequently expelled from Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In June 1627, Grindav\u00edk was raided by Barbary Pirates in an event known as the Turkish Abductions. Twelve Icelanders and three Danes, along with two vessels were taken, and with captives taken from other Icelandic settlements, transported into slavery in Sal\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grindavik <\/strong>has a fine dining establishment, ironically called the Lava Restaurant<\/a><\/strong>. The food, though pricey, looks incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And the menu….<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iceland is currently experiencing a volcanic eruption on Reykjanes peninsula (about 50 miles southeast of the capital Reykjav\u00edk). Luckily Iceland is extremely well prepared, and all the citizens are safe. 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