Iceland Volcano Erupts for the Fourth Time Since December

A volcano in Iceland has erupted again for the fourth time in three months. Scientists believe that the area may be entering a new volcanic era.

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00:03 The Blue Lagoon, which is very close by, has been evacuated.

00:23 There were about 500 to 600 people in the area.

00:27 And the evacuation has already been completed.

00:31 Also, there were five to 10 houses in Grindervik

00:35 that was occupied by the people living there.

00:39 But most have chosen not to go back,

00:42 but they have been evacuated.

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00:53 Currently, the lavas that are coming out from about

00:57 two kilometer long fissure are moving towards south,

01:01 so in the direction of Grindervik and to the east.

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01:18 (dramatic music)