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Spectators flock to Iceland volcano erupting near Reykjavik

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Scientists and curious onlookers admire the “incredible” eruption of a volcanic fissure in an uninhabited valley 40 kilometres to Iceland’s capital Raykjavik. The eruption happened on Wedneseday near the site of the Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwestern Iceland that spewed magma for six months between March and September 2021.

Added on the 05/08/2022 17:03:12 - Copyright : AFP EN

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