Iceland braces for volcanic eruption as HUGE cracks split town in half

VOLCANIC activity in southwestern Iceland has decreased in size and intensity but risks of an eruption remain, authorities said. Aerial footage appears to show a huge crack billowing steam in Grindavik, splitting the Icelandic town in half. Experts said a nine-mile river of magma running under the peninsula is still active, the BBC reports. They added that Grindavik would remain evacuated overnight, as the situation continues to be monitored on a “minute by minute“ basis. Read more: BOILING POINT Volcano fears as huge crack billowing steam splits Iceland town in half as eruption monitored ‘minute-by-minute’ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: