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Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption Crosses Road | In Pics

In Iceland, Lava from a volcanic eruption flowed towards defences around the town of Grindavik. Scientists on Sunday said the eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter out within hours. The volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the country's southwest erupted late Saturday for the fourth time in three months, sending orange fireballs of lava into the night sky.

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Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption Crosses Road | In Pics
Iceland Volcano | Photo: Iceland Civil Defense via AP

This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland.

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Plumes of smoke rise from volcanic activity between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland.

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Plumes of smoke rise from volcanic activity between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland.

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Iceland Volcano | Photo: Iceland Civil Defense via AP
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This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland.

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The lava flow that crossed Grindavikurvegur, the road to Grindavik in Iceland a day after the volcanic eruption. A volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the country’s southwest erupted late Saturday for the fourth time in three months.

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The active vents on the eruptive fissure in Iceland a day after the volcanic eruption.

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The lava flow that crossed Grindavikurvegur, the road to Grindavik in Iceland a day after the volcanic eruption.

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Spectators watch plumes of smoke from volcanic activity between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland.