Volcanic eruption could have impact far beyond Iceland

A volcano that could possibly erupt in southwestern Iceland has forced residents in the fishing town of Grindavik to evacuate.

Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise that a volcano may erupt

Hundreds of earthquakes continue to shake the region and the country’s meteorological office said there is “significant likelihood” that there will be a volcanic eruption.

In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9 meteorologist John Ahrens explains how an eruption could have implications far beyond Iceland.

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