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The eruption began in the early afternoon following a series of earthquakes north of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was evacuated.

Volcanic eruption starts in Iceland: Meteorological Office-

The Reykjanes peninsula has seen increased activity since it erupted in December, forcing thousands - and the Blue Lagoon - to evacuate.

Plumes of lava reach 50 metres into air as people are moved away from Grindavík near Blue Lagoon spa

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa.

Sending lava 50 metres into the air, it is the volcano's fifth eruption since December.

A new volcanic eruption has begun on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, throwing up magma plumes of up to 50m.

Iceland, which sits above a volcanic hot spot in the North Atlantic, sees regular eruptions and is highly experienced at dealing with them.

Volcanic eruption reported in Iceland-

Grindavik's mayor says larger lava flows than usual are heading towards the largely abandoned area.