Iceland volcano: Residents evacuated as lava spews out
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
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The volcano has been spewing lava in a fiery display of orange and red since the eruption began in the morning, creating a huge crack in the ground which has grown to 1.2km (0.75 miles) long.
Multiple earthquakes have occurred in the volcanic area throughout the day.
The volcano is close to the fishing town of Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon spa. A small number of people refused to evacuate the town, local media reported.
Grindavik resident Asrun Kristinsdottir told the BBC she fled after hearing emergency sirens early in the morning.
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