Volcano Erupts in Iceland Following Days of Earthquakes:
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Volcanic Eruption Hits Iceland After Intense QuakesOver 10,000 tremors preceded the August 3 eruption near Reykjavik, prompting a no-fly zone over the area.
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- On August 3, the Geldingadalir volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula close to Reykjavik.
- More than 10,000 earthquakes occurred since the previous Saturday, including a magnitude 5.47 quake felt in the capital.
- A 'code red' was issued to ban aircraft from flying over the eruption site while helicopters conduct inspections.
- The fissure eruption has a rapid magma inflow but currently poses no threat to nearby communities or infrastructure.
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