15
Jan
Houses have been set on fire in the Icelandic town of Grindavik after two volcanic fissures opened nearby. A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula erupted in the early hours of Sunday, spilling lava into the fishing town. The eruption is proving to be “the worst case scenario” according to one expert, with the entire population of the town being evacuated. Defences built after an eruption in December have partially contained the lava, but some have been breached. The main road into the town has been cut off by the flow of lava. Addressing the nation in a live broadcast on…