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Imminent Volcanic Eruption Threatens Grindavik, Iceland

Residents Evacuated as Magma Rises Under Town, Authorities May Only Have 30-Minute Eruption Warning

  • Authorities in Iceland have evacuated the town of Grindavik due to an imminent volcanic eruption, with the magma believed to be rising under the town.
  • Residents of Grindavik have been allowed brief periods to return and collect belongings, with some homes already showing significant damage from the seismic activity.
  • Emergency management officials have stated they may only have a 30-minute warning before the eruption occurs.
  • The Icelandic Meteorological Office has reported over 700 earthquakes in the region since midnight, with the largest being a 2.7-magnitude tremor.
  • Even if the eruption does not occur, the town may never be the same due to extensive damage to infrastructure.
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