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Iceland prepares for serious volcanic eruption
A state of emergency is declared a multiplies earthquakes hit the Reykjanes Peninsula. Seismic activity has eased in south-west Iceland, but a volcanic eruption is still expected.
Iceland is declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes which hit the Reykjanes Peninsula. Authorities have ordered thousands of people living in the southwestern town to leave as a precaution.
A popular tourist destination, we hear concerns from travellers and look at the potential knock-ons for the Icelandic economy.
(Picture: Scenic view of lava against sky,Grindavik,Iceland. Picture credit: Getty Images)
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