Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption Is Decreasing in Power, and Defenses Are Holding

Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption Is Decreasing in Power, and Defenses Are Holding
Lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland, on March 16, 2024. Iceland Civil Defense via AP
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GRINDAVIK, Iceland—Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland flowed Sunday toward defenses around the town of Grindavik, which have so far held the molten rock back from the evacuated community.

Scientists said the eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter out within hours.