OSLO, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) — A volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland, near the capital Reykjavik, following intense earthquake activity in the area, Reuters reported, citing the country's Meteorological Office (IMO) on Monday.
"At the moment, it's a very small eruption," said Matthew Roberts of the service and research division at the IMO. He added there was no direct imminent hazard to people in the region.
Traffic at Reykjavik's international Keflavik airport was not disrupted, the airport said on its website.
Experts from the IMO will assess where exactly the lava is emerging and how the eruption evolves over the coming hours. It was confirmed at 1640 GMT, the IMO said.