Iceland volcano in full: Eruption could 'go on for months'

The eruption of a volcano in south-western Iceland could “go on for months”, an expert has said.

A two-and-a-half mile fissure opened on the Reykjanes peninsula late on Monday, spewing lava and smoke more than 100 metres (330 feet) into the air after weeks of seismic activity in the region.

“It could potentially go on for several months,” said Prof Halldor Geirson of the University of Iceland. “It could also just stop later today or tomorrow.”

Residents of Grindavik, the only nearby town, were evacuated last month and the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction has also been closed.

Lava is currently flowing away from the settlement. The flow rate has fallen substantially compared with the first two hours of the eruption.

Flights have not been disrupted and the government has said there is no “threat to life”. Tourists have been urged to stay away from the volcano.

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