Erupting volcano in Iceland
A volcano near the EyjafallajΓΆkull glacier in Iceland has erupted forcing over 500 people to evacuate the area. Usually volcano eruptions are preceded by earthquakes, but this time the eruption came as a big surprise. No damage or injuries have so far been reported. A state of emergency has been declared in the area near the 160 kmΒ² glacier.
The last time a volcano erupted near the glacier was in 1823.
