COPENHAGEN: A volcano in Iceland spewed smoke and lava for a second day on Thursday (Might 30) however winds had been anticipated to hold toxic fuel air pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities mentioned.
The eruption, the fifth since December, was probably the most highly effective within the space since volcanic methods on the Reykjanes peninsula grew to become energetic three years in the past after mendacity dormant for eight centuries, in line with the Icelandic Met Workplace.
The city of Grindavik, the place just a few individuals have returned after a number of properties had been destroyed by lava earlier this yr, was once more topic to an evacuation order, as was the close by Blue Lagoon out of doors spa, a serious vacationer attraction.
Volcanic exercise decreased late on Wednesday however remained regular by means of the evening, the Civil Safety Company mentioned in an announcement.
There have been no studies of accidents.
“Westerly winds are anticipated immediately, and fuel air pollution might then unfold to the east over southern Iceland,” the company mentioned.
Sensors confirmed air high quality remained “excellent” in and across the capital whereas a station nearer to the eruption indicated it was “unhealthy for the delicate”.
Lava on Wednesday flowed over the primary street that runs in the direction of Grindavik, and pictures in native media on Thursday confirmed it was partly lined by a big mass of dried black rock.
Lava flows additionally reached the dykes constructed round Grindavik, diverting the molten rock west across the city in line with the met workplace.
Keflavik airport, Iceland’s greatest, was working as regular.
