Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground

The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.

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Iceland has seen about 12 eruptions since volcanic systems on the Reykjanes peninsula - close to the capital Reykjavik - became active again in 2021.

According to Iceland's meteorological office, magma breaking through the Earth's crust created a large fissure estimated to be between 0.7 and 1km (0.4 to 0.6 miles) long.

Scientists have warned that eruptions in this region could continue for decades or even centuries.

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