Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28pm on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, faces potential gas pollution as a volcano erupts on the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption follows weeks of earthquakes, prompting evacuations last month. The lava flow threatens Grindavik, with residents describing "crazy" scenes. The Icelandic Met Office warns of fumes reaching Reykjavik by Tuesday or Wednesday. Though visible from the capital, experts don't anticipate severe travel disruption. In 2010, a volcanic eruption caused significant air travel chaos in Europe. Presently, flights remain unaffected, and the eruption's power is decreasing, but gas concerns persist in Reykjavik. Authorities advise people to avoid the affected area.
