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Lava destroys buildings in Icelandic town

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Cormac Walsh
January 15, 2024

The return of Grindavik's residents is looking increasingly unlikely after lava from a volcano that erupted early on Sunday breached protective barriers erected to protect the small fishing community. Grindavik lies 40 kilometers southwest of the capital Reykjavik.

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