
Red alert issued over 'likely' volcanic eruption in Iceland Experts fear the imminent eruption of the volcano near Reykjavik A red alert has been issued in Iceland this morning after a lava began pouring from a volcano. Experts are fearing the imminent eruption of the Sunddhnúksgígar volcano, near Reykjavik, after seismic activity increased in recent weeks. Hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded in the area today, with the Met office now warning tourists that 'eruption is likely to occur'. The Icelandic Met Office said in an update: "An earthquake...