Iceland: a volcanic eruption in a crack near Reykjavik

The crack, from which we saw the lava spurting on the images of the local media, is located about 40 kilometers from Reykjavik, near the site of Mont Fagradalsfjall, where a volcano had erupted in 2021.

Le Monde with AFP

A volcanic eruption emanating from a crack began Wednesday August 3 near Reykjavik, announced The Meteorological Institute of Iceland .

The crack, where we saw the lava spurt on the images of the local media, is located approximately 40 kilometers from Reykjavik, near the site of Mont Fagradalsfjall, where a volcano had erupted in 2021. “The exact location [of the eruption] is still to be confirmed, “said the institute on Twitter.

/Media reports.