People ran from their homes as a volcano blew up in Iceland yesterday, forcing everyone to leave a nearby town and a popular spa. The ground split open more than a mile long, with hot lava and smoke shooting into the sky. The bright orange fire made quite a show against the dark landscape.
The earth shook many times during the day around the volcano area. Officials worried about the small fishing town called Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon, which tourists love to visit. Most people left when asked, but news reports said a few stubborn residents stayed behind in about eight houses.
Police told everyone to move away from danger zones. Scientists warned that lava might flow right into parts where people live. A hot water pipe broke in the...