An impending volcanic eruption in Iceland has led to a state of emergency in the town of Grindavik, home to 4,000 residents. Experts anticipate severe damage within hours or days due to the shallow depth of magma, prompting the state of emergency. Increased seismic activity, with up to 2,000 earthquakes, including two significant ones, has raised concerns about an eruption near the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. Preventive measures are in place, although the primary seismic area isn’t directly threatening Grindavik. This situation highlights the unique challenges posed by Iceland’s 33 active volcanic systems, earning it the moniker “Land of Fire and Ice.”
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/volcano-eruption-imminent-iceland-declares-state-of-emergency