Iceland volcano eruption fears grow - BBC News

Fears have continued to mount of a possible volcanic eruption in Iceland.

An immediate evacuation was issued on Tuesday, and residents were allowed back into the town of Grindavik in small numbers to retrieve belongings.

Authorities later said the area around the town was evacuated after sulphur dioxide was detected.

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[samuelo]

Absolutely terrible, here’s hoping that everyone is a safe distance when it erupts. Condolences to all the people losing their homes though, that sucks no matter what

[catalinacurio]

Icelandic people are so stoical, no dramas just calmly dealing with reality. Kudos to you all. 🇮🇸 ❤

[marcsmith]

Such sad news. Hope everyone is OK and safe, and that there is minimal damage as possible. Please take care people of Iceland - bless you

[hiswillbedone]

Imagine a high chair being a priority for you.

[y_fam_goeglyd]

As long as everyone is safe, that's the most important thing. I truly understand why people would want to go get their things, especially if they have emotional ties to them, but a memory isn't worth a life. Be careful up there! I hope everything calms as quickly as it's kicked off.

[kevinpages]

"How does it feel to leave your home?"
For real ?? No better questions ? How does it feel to ask stupid disrespectful questions ? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[andrewlal]

They've got 5min and you're wasting their time 🤣🤣🤣

[mattblack]

Has the BBC blamed climate change yet?

[markc]

No arguing, no conspiracies, protests or counter protests. Just, its not safe, get out. Ok.

[gregs]

How sad. The area around Grindavic is lovely. Spent a few days around there a few years back.

[donaldmccaithness]

Fear-mongering nonsense. "They have 5 minutes to grab their stuff" - Grindavik was evacuated last Friday - that's 5 days ago, and not a lot has happened since. What is stopping the home owners from collecting their belongings at their own leisure?

[DannyDelorean]

I feel like the people in that country are taken care of by their government way more than the USA. They seem way more at peace compared to how we'd act here. They look as though they have hope, and can rebuild their future easily. Most of us here in the states would be homeless with no hope of rebuilding our futures, so many people wouldn't even evacuate.

[johnhmielewski]

Reporter : "how does it feel to have to pack up and leave your home and possibly never see it again because a volcano could burn it down to ashes?" She asked the question like these poor people deserved it or something. Some news reporters are so numb it's disgusting.

[서정민-no]

In Iceland, which was created by volcanic activity, It's a shock to have a sinkhole. Also, I will visit Iceland at least once because Iceland is a beautiful city with aurora view. I hope Iceland don't do much damage

[patterdalezipsuzilil]

Oh well might aswel get my v12 jag out because there will be no impact 😂

[yoboiigio]

Dats scary imagine walking then boom the street/sidewalk just randomly start shaking nd seconds later it just splits open. Thats absolutely scary nd just a bad way to go in general wat if they can’t get 2 ur body idk alot of things can happen be safe get your stuff nd leave no home is worth dying for the house wont be there ebut the property Will

[bassace]

"How do you feel about leaving your home" - Yet another question right out of the BBC's 'Department of Stupid Questions'!!!! Just report the facts and stop trying to get people to cry on camera!!!!

[Top--ThingsTips]

Hey bbc, have i got to pay for a tv licence to watch this shit? 😂

[carrieanncancino]

How sad.... Praying for those in the region for their safety. I really hope their is no great damage.

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