The Grímsvötn volcano in Iceland’s most active Vatnajokull glacier erupted in the late late on Saturday.
The volcano had shown signs of activity on Saturday.
Icelandic media quoted geologist Hjorleifur Sveinbjornsson as saying that the eruption was imminent.
Plumes of ash and smoke were seen rising from the crater later in the evening.
The Grímsvötn volcanic eruption is not expected to disrupt air travel beyond the immediate area.
Above Left: Ash from the Grímsvötn volcano in 2004 (NASA image)
About The Iceland Volcano
The Grímsvötn volcano is located in the highlands of Iceland at 64°25′N 17°20′W on the northwestern side of the Vatnajökull glacier. The mountain is covered by the glacier’s ice cap.
The Grímsvötn lakes are located in the magma chamber of the volcano.
The eruption began on 21 May 2011 starting at 7:25 PM local time, with plumes 12 km (up to 40,000 feet) high. The eruption was accompanied by multiple earthquakes.
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