Volcano erupts in Iceland near capital following weeks of seismic activity

A volcanic eruption began in southwestern Iceland near the capital Reykjavik on Friday following thousands of small earthquakes in the area in recent weeks, the country’s meteorological office said. The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located around 30 km southwest of the capital. Reykjavik’s international Keflavik airport was not closed following the eruption, but each airline had to decide for themselves if they want to fly or not, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.<br/>