Iceland volcano: Thousands evacuated overeruption fears - BBC News

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Iceland declared a state of emergency on Saturdayover fears of a volcanic eruption after a series of earthquakes.

Authorities have ordered thousands of people living inthe southwestern town of Grindavík to leave as a precaution.

Thousands of tremors have been recorded around thenearby Fagradalsfjall volcano in recent weeks.

However, seismic activity has decreased in south-westIceland, according to scientists.

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