Nature just dropped its hottest remix! A volcano near Reykjavik erupted for the 10th time since 2021 late Wednesday, turning Iceland's skies into a real-life Marvel movie scene . Lava fountains shot up like Earth's fireworks while smoke painted dramatic swirls above the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Authorities confirm no immediate danger to nearby towns (phew! ), but they're keeping watch like hawk-eyed lifeguards. This latest eruption follows 2023's 'volcano tourism' boom, where travelers flocked to see glowing rivers of molten rock – basically Instagram vs. Nature
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Fun fact: This fiery performance is part of Iceland's 800-year volcanic cycle waking up from a nap. Geologists say we might see more of these explosive encores through 2024. Good news for thrill-seekers, but maybe bad news for those laundry days when ash clouds roll through .
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