When will the Iceland volcano erupt and what happens when it does?
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As an imminent eruption looms thousands of Iceland residents await their fate as their town could be wiped out within days. open image in gallery Aerial view taken on February 28, 2021 shows the "Bridge between Continents", a footbridge linking the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, near the town of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula The country has an eruption every four to five years. The best case scenario would be for the eruption to take place in the base of a valley, so the lava flows and does not travel far, said Professor Mather. open image in gallery This image taken with a drone shows cracks at an intersection in the town of Grindavik, Iceland The Icelandic Civil Defence told their state broadcaster the possibility of residents returning home to clear their homes, many have already been able to collect necessities and pets.
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