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In Photos: Iceland Volcano

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland have left their homes after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region. Iceland's Meteorological Office says police decided to evacuate Grindavik after recent seismic activity in the area moved south toward the town.

Updated: 19 Nov 2023 8:08 am

Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Brynjar Gunnarsson

Steam rises from a fissure in a road near the town of Grindavik, Iceland following seismic activity.

Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows the town of Grindavik, Iceland, as a Coast Guard vessel patrol.

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Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows cracks on the road next to a church in the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows cracks next to a children playground in the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

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Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows cracks at an intersection in the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

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Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Bjorn Steinbekk

This image taken with a drone shows the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

Iceland Volcano | Photo: AP/Brynjar Gunnarsson

A car drives toward a fissure in a road in the town of Grindavik, Iceland.

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