Iceland Volcano Eruption

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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (GaeaTimes.com)- The eruption of a volcano in Iceland initially gave rise to fears that it would lead to the melting of one of the biggest glaciers in the country, but later on the fear was quelled by the authorities. The Iceland volcano eruption occurred in the Southern part of the country on Sunday. According to the civil protection agency of Iceland, there have been no reports whatsoever of any damage of property or any loss of life, and the eruption has been on a relatively smaller scale. However, as a mode of protection, the entire area has been evacuated, and hundreds of inhabitants have been asked to leave the place.

The Iceland volcano eruption had taken place right beside one of the largest glaciers of the country, the fifth largest in fact, the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. Initially, it was assumed by the authorities that the volcano, which had been dormant for the last two hundred years, had erupted beneath the glacier, a phenomenon that would no doubt have had disastrous consequences as it would have melted the huge glacier. However, later on, the people were assured that the eruption had taken place not under, as was found out through an aerial check of the positioning of the volcano.

The Iceland volcano eruption is being considered a small one, but the scientists have kept a close watch on the scenario. Fissures and lava issuing from them can be seen, including a half mile long fissure. Scientists are monitoring the situation to see whether any more eruptions take place. Red Cross camps have been set up for the 450-odd evacuees, and an emergency alert has been issued.