Iceland volcano: Grindavik's people may never return after volcano spills lava into town - BBC News

Grindavik now lies empty, its people have fled, after molten lava seeped into the town.

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Watch: Drone footage from 14 January shows lava engulf houses in Grindavik

The resilient community of Grindavik has for the past weeks and months experienced the relentless forces of nature, once again proving why Iceland is often called the "Land of Fire and Ice."

Three homes in this town on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland were destroyed this month when molten lava spewed through two fissures created by the Svartsengi volcanic system.

Once a thriving fishing village with vibrant sports teams and a youthful population, Grindavik now lies empty. Its people have fled and are beginning to face up to the realisation they may never be able live there again.

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