After a series of earthquakes, a volcano erupted in Iceland that was inactive for 6000 years (photo/video)

After a series of earthquakes, a volcano erupted in Iceland on March 19, which was inactive for 6000 years. The volcano known as Fagradalsfjall has located about 30 km from Reykjavik, and according to meteorologists from Iceland, it is a small eruption, which does not pose a danger.

Several thousand earthquakes were recorded in Iceland in a very short period of time, which caused the eruption of a volcano that was inactive for an incredible 6000 years. The volcano is known as Fagradalsfjall and is located about 30 km from Reykjavik.

Reportedly, the eruption can last for several more days or even months, and photos and videos of the incredible sight are already being shared on social networks.

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This is Fagradalsfjall. It’s about 15 miles south of Reykjavik and just erupted. You can start practicing your pronunciation:

Foie-gras-thals-fiat-ill
Have fun#iceland #volcano pic.twitter.com/IYFHQMzWsx

— RAGNAR ÆGIR / Music By Ragnar (@rfjolnisson) March 19, 2021

More than 18,000 earthquakes have been registered in Iceland in recent weeks alone, and experts are still trying to figure out why. Apparently, because Iceland is located on several tectonic plates, earthquakes are common here, but it is not yet known why there are even more in this period.

The eruption is small and the volcanic activity has somewhat decreased since yesterday evening. The eruptive fissure is appr. 500 – 700 m long. The lava area is less than 1 km2. Lava fountains are small and lava flows are currently a very local hazard. #Reykjanes #eruption pic.twitter.com/2YsSbGtIuZ

— Icelandic Meteorological Office – IMO (@Vedurstofan) March 20, 2021