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Iceland volcano erupts
A volcano in Iceland began erupting Sunday, sending lava into the nearby fishing town of Grindavik. Nobody was hurt, as the town was evacuated overnight.
Iceland volcano eruption may last for months
Iceland's government said Wednesday the volcanic eruption in the southwest part of the country could last for months. BBC News' Sofia Bettiza has more.
Iceland's volcanic eruption could last months
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Photos capture Iceland's powerful volcanic eruption
The volcano eruption in Iceland opened an approximately 2.5-mile-long fissure and created lava fountains up to 98 feet high near the fishing village of Grindavik.
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Potential volcanic eruption leaves Iceland town in limbo
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Iceland warns of imminent volcanic eruption
Iceland has declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands of citizens in anticipation of an imminent volcanic eruption. The Reykjanes peninsula region has experienced hundreds of earthquakes and tremors in recent days. Seismologists warn that means an eruption is very likely. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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