A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting for the sixth time since December, spewing red lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption began shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday following a series of strong earthquakes. Within the hour, a 2.4-mile fissure cut through the Sundhnúkur crater. Iceland authorities say the eruption’s effects remain localized with road closures but do not threaten the population. The lava this time is not flowing toward the town of Grindavik. It was largely evacuated in December when the volcano came to life after being dormant for 800 years. A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting for the sixth time since December, spewing red lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption began shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday following a series of strong earthquakes. Within the hour, a 2.4-mile fissure cut through the Sundhnúkur crater. Iceland authorities say the eruption’s effects remain localized with road closures but do not threaten the population. The lava this time is not flowing toward the town of Grindavik. It was largely evacuated in December when the volcano came to life after being dormant for 800 years. AP Technology and Science
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