Icelandic man watched lava burn down his house on live TV
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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.
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.
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
Iceland's volcanic eruption could go on for months, a foreign minister warns. Local officials stress that there is no threat to life and no reports of injuries. BBC correspondent Sofia Bettiza reports.
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of preparation
A volcano in Iceland began erupting weeks after thousands were evacuated in anticipation of the event. So far, the lava is flowing away from the nearest town. The BBC's Nick Beake reports.
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of waiting
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Potential volcanic eruption leaves Iceland town in limbo
The Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated as earthquakes are breaking open streets and "completely damaged" some homes: "There is no one living here. From 3,800 to zero."
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Iceland braces for possible volcanic eruption
Evacuations are underway in parts of Iceland after a series of earthquakes raised concerns that a volcanic eruption may be imminent. BBC correspondent Jessica Parker has more.
Icelandic town evacuated over risk of possible volcanic eruption
Grindavik was evacuated after recent seismic activity moved south toward the town, and monitoring indicated that a corridor of magma now extends under the community.
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Scientists said the lava is "emerging as a series of fountains" from a roughly 656-foot-long fissure.
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