Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021

In Iceland, a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in the southwest of the country, erupted in the early hours of Wednesday.

This marks the 12th eruption in the region since 2021.

Lava fountains burst along a fissure up to a kilometer long, sending thick gray smoke and orange lava into the sky.

Authorities evacuated the nearby town of Grindavik , home to approximately 4,000 people, and cleared the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.

Roads around the eruption zone have been closed, but flights have not been affected.

While Reykjanes has been particularly active since 2021, the officials described the recent eruption as "relatively small."