A volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, spewing hot lava and smoke. This marks the twelfth eruption in the area since 2021, characterized by a fissure emitting lava flows with minimal warning.

• The eruption posed no immediate threat to populated areas.
• Experts suggest eruptions in this area could recur for decades or centuries.
• The island nation, known for its numerous glaciers and volcanoes, has experienced about a dozen eruptions since geological systems on the Reykjanes Peninsula reactivated in 2021.