Confirmed - Small fissure eruption on Holuhraun lava field in Iceland (local impact only)

"Lava is flowing from the fissure in several places, lava fountains are thought to be small and explosive activity is minimal." "The eruption is presently not thought to constitute immediate danger. The Civil Protection Agency has however extended road restrictions around the area, anticipating an increased flow of traffic because of the eruption." (www.ruv.is) Altro...