Lava flow from Iceland volcano continues to slow, may bypass evacuated town
The fishing village of Grindavik was evacuated last month due to seismic activity near the volcano. Now authorities say the town may be spared as lava flow decreases.
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![Scientist of the University of Iceland take measurements and samples standing on the ridge in front of the active part of the eruptive fissure of an active volcano in Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco) Three people stand or kneel at the edge of a cliff as lava or fire spews from below.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7065397.1703101229!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/iceland-volcano-photo-gallery.jpg)
The fishing village of Grindavik was evacuated last month due to seismic activity near the volcano. Now authorities say the town may be spared as lava flow decreases.