Volcano eruption in Iceland threatens nearby Grindavik | DW News

A volcano has erupted in the southwest Icelandic town of Grindavik, near the site of a previous eruption in December. Seismic activity had been intesifying over the past several days, leading to the evacuation of residents of the small fishing town well in advance. Iceland is one of the Earth’s most volcanically active areas, with an average of one eruption every four years. 00:00 Intro 00:26 DW speaks with journalist Ingolfur Bjarni Sigfusson Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #Iceland #Volcano #Grindavik