Lava Flows From Iceland Volcano Continues to Decrease

Lava Flows From Iceland Volcano Continues to Decrease
Lava spewed from the site of the volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, photographed from Sylingarfell, Iceland, on Dec 19, 2023. Sigurdur Davidsson/Reuters
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COPENHAGEN—Lava spewing from a volcano in Iceland appeared to be flowing away from the only nearby town and the intensity of the eruption was dropping, offering hope that homes would be safe even though seismic activity could last months, officials said on Tuesday.

The government said flights were unlikely to be affected, quashing international travel concerns lingering after the chaos that resulted from the ash cloud caused by an eruption on the North Atlantic island in 2010.