Moment Iceland is rocked by another huge volcanic eruption as enormous geyser opens shooting molten ash and fire into the sky, with thousands evacuated

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Video footage has captured the moment an enormous geyser opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula, shooting molten ash and fire into the sky.

Local news reports said a powerful earthquake started at around 8.30pm today, followed by an eruption near the town of Grindavik at around 9.30pm. 

The eruption has been expected for a few weeks due to the ongoing seismic activity in the area and due to pressure changes in boreholes. Reports said rescue teams had been called up in Reykjanes and Ölfus, as thousands of people in Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon have been evacuated. 

Local authorities have asked residents to stay away from the area for their own safety and for the safety of emergency services. 

A YouTube live stream of the eruption has been launched, which currently has over 1,000 watchers, as lava bursts into the atmosphere and smoke billows in the air. Emergency services are still on the ground. 

Local news reports said a powerful earthquake started at around 8.30pm today, followed by an eruption near the town of Grindavik at around 9.30pm