Video shows lava bursting through Iceland volcano

STORY: The Litli Hrutur volcano, which lies around 37 miles from the country's capital, has attracted public interest with some people trying to get closer to the site.

The eruption follows intense seismic activity over the past few days and is classified as a fissure eruption, which does not usually result in large explosions or a significant amount of ash in the stratosphere, the Icelandic government said.