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After experiencing a series of earthquakes and a flow of magma, Icelandic authorities said they have begun preparations for the safety of citizens in view of a possible volcanic eruption in in the southwest of the island in the coming days.
Iceland's Civil Protection Agency overnight ordered a complete evacuation of Grindavik, a fishing town of around 3,000 residents.
According to experts, Grindavik town, located near the capital Reykjavik could be heavily damaged by a volcano eruption.
Grindavik is also near the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort, a popular tourist destination that closed as a precaution earlier this week.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office said there was a "considerable" risk of an eruption on or just off the Reykjanes peninsula due to the size of the underground magma intrusion.
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