Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow

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The eruption on Thursday disrupted the heat and hot water supplies for thousands of residents in the town of Grindavik. It was the third in the region since December.

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00:00 The volcano eruption in southwestern Iceland is over, according to Iceland's meteorological

00:05 office.

00:06 The volcano erupted Thursday, ejecting lava 80 meters high from a three-kilometer-long

00:11 crack in the earth.

00:13 It's the third time a volcano has erupted in the area since December.

00:17 The eruption disrupted the heat and hot water supplies for thousands of residents in the

00:21 town of Grindavík.

00:23 Scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months.

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