01:59The volcano near the town of Grindavik on Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the sixth time since December, in footage captured on Friday.
The video shows a huge wall of molten lava shooting up from a fissure, illuminating the night sky.
The latest eruption reportedly began on Thursday evening following a series of strong earthquakes. Within an hour, a four-kilometre fissure formed through the Sunhnukur crater.
Authorities have reassured the public that the latest eruption poses no immediate threat to local residents. However, road closures and increased safety measures are expected as emergency workers respond to the ongoing eruption.
Back with a bang! Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time in eight months
The volcano near the town of Grindavik on Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the sixth time since December, in footage captured on Friday.
The video shows a huge wall of molten lava shooting up from a fissure, illuminating the night sky.
The latest eruption reportedly began on Thursday evening following a series of strong earthquakes. Within an hour, a four-kilometre fissure formed through the Sunhnukur crater.
Authorities have reassured the public that the latest eruption poses no immediate threat to local residents. However, road closures and increased safety measures are expected as emergency workers respond to the ongoing eruption.
The volcano near the town of Grindavik on Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the sixth time since December, in footage captured on Friday.
The video shows a huge wall of molten lava shooting up from a fissure, illuminating the night sky.
The latest eruption reportedly began on Thursday evening following a series of strong earthquakes. Within an hour, a four-kilometre fissure formed through the Sunhnukur crater.
Authorities have reassured the public that the latest eruption poses no immediate threat to local residents. However, road closures and increased safety measures are expected as emergency workers respond to the ongoing eruption.