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A volcano in Iceland erupted for the second time in one year after “seismic activity” in the region.

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Volcanic eruptions were reported in Iceland Monday about 20 miles from the capital city of Reykjavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported, and the eruptions followed a period of seismic activity in the surrounding area.

“This is a much bigger eruption and even ten times bigger than the first eruption and possibly three times bigger than eruption number two,” said Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, a professor of geophysics at the University of Iceland.

Travelers were warned to stay away from the area because of the pollution and anyone inhabiting the area is being urged to leave, said Hjördís Guðmundsdóttir, Communications Director of the Civil Defense in Iceland.

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