Iceland's Grindavik Braces for Imminent Volcanic Eruption with Potential Global Impact

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Volcanic eruption risks are high in the small town of Grindavik, Iceland, following near-constant earthquakes.

The cause? A considerable amount of magma shifting under the earth's crust.

An eruption could have international consequences.

According to the Icelandic Met Office, the eruption seems imminent, potentially occurring within hours or days.

The magma's shift in location towards the Reykjanes Peninsula increases the risk of an underwater eruption.

The interaction of hot magma with cold water could lead to an explosive result, affecting international trade and travel.

Similar to the eruption near the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in 2010, this event could interrupt global air traffic.

Right now, evacuation plans are under way in Grindavik, home to around 4,000 people.

More details:

[1] Iceland: experts predict feared volcanic eruption could destroy town near Reykjavik

[2] Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat

[3] 'High' risk of volcanic eruption in Iceland prompts evacuation as over 3,200 earthquakes recorded

[4] Iceland earthquakes – live: Volcano eruption could happen ‘within hours’ as thousands evacuate Grindavik

[5] Iceland’s rumbling volcano could affect Canadian flights, commerce

[6] Government Emergency Response Plan Activated

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