Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is it?
LONDON (AP) — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in recent weeks.
Here is a look at what happened and what may be ahead:
HOW THE ERUPTION UNFOLDED
It started at about 10:20 p.m. local time on Monday north of Grindavik, a fishing town of 3,400 people on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The town is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) southwest of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, in an area known broadly as Fagradalsfjall volcano.
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WILL THIS ERUPTION AFFECT FLIGHTS?
None of the recent eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula caused damage or disruptions to flights, despite the area's proximity to the country's main Keflavik Airport. And though Monday's eruption appears to be larger and more powerful than those in recent years, forecasters and scientists say it's unlikely to impact air travel.
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