Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to a high risk of a volcanic eruption. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementA town in Iceland, home to 4,000 people, could be devastated by an imminent volcanic eruption, experts said. Since late October, the Reykjanes peninsula has experienced a staggering 24,000 tremors. After being dormant for several centuries, there have been three eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021.

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