For more than two years, the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has grappled with the presence of active volcanoes. Volcanologists, anticipating eruptions since November following a series of earthquakes, saw Sunday's eruption as the latest natural force impacting the evacuated town of Grindavík.
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Iceland volcano erupts again, triggers second evacuation of Grindavik

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The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland witnessed the Fagradalsfjall volcano's second eruption in less than a month on Sunday.


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