Volcanic eruption at Mt Stóra-Skógfell

The eruption seen from Reykjanesbraut Road.

The eruption seen from Reykjanesbraut Road. Photo/Alexandra

A volcanic eruption has begun on the Reykjanes Peninsula after increased seismic activity was detected near the Sundhnúkagígar crater row.

The eruption began near Mt Stóra-Skógfell at 23.14.

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